Zenoah BCZ260L Operator's Manual page 6

or anything that could affect your vision, alertness,
coordination or judgement.
• Do not use the product in bad weather such as
dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold,
etcetera. Working in bad weather is tiring and often
brings added risks, such as icy ground,
unpredictable felling direction, etcetera.
• The only accessories you can operate with this
engine unit are the cutting attachments that we
recommend in the chapter
• Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the
product. As the product is equipped with a spring-
loaded start/stop switch and can be started by low
speed and force on the starter handle, even small
children under some circumstances can produce the
force necessary to start the product. This can mean
a risk of serious personal injury. Therefore remove
the spark plug cap when the product is not under
close supervision.
• Running an engine in a confined or badly ventilated
area can result in death due to asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
• The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted
before the product is started, otherwise the clutch
can come loose and cause personal injury.
• Ensure that no people or animals come closer than
15 metres while you work. When several operators
are working in the same area the safety distance
should be at least 15 metres. Otherwise there is a
risk of serious personal injury. Stop the product
immediately if anyone approaches. Never swing the
product around without first checking behind you to
make sure that noone is within the safety zone.
• Ensure that people, animals or other things can not
affect your control of the product or that they do not
come in contact with the cutting attachment or loose
objects that are thrown out by the cutting
attachment. However, do not the product unless you
are able to call for help in the event of an accident.
• Always inspect the working area. Remove all loose
objects such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel
wire, string, etcetera, that could be thrown out or
become wrapped around the cutting attachment.
• Make sure that you can move and stand safely.
Check the area around you for possible obstacles
(roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etcetera) in case
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you have to move suddenly. Take great care when
you work on sloping ground.
• Keep a good balance and a firm foothold at all times.
Do not overreach.
• Always hold the product with both hands. Hold the
product on the right side of your body.
• Make sure that you attach the harness to the
suspension ring.
• Keep the cutting attachment below waist level.
• Switch off the engine before you move to another
area. Fit the transportation guard before you carry or
transport the equipment any distance.
• Never put the product down with the engine running
unless you have it in clear sight.
• Stop the engine and cutting equipment before you
remove material that has wound around the blade
shaft. Neither the operator of the product nor anyone
else may attempt to remove the cut material while
the engine is running or the cutting equipment is
rotating, as this can result in serious injury. The
bevel gear can get hot during use and may remain
so for a while afterwards. You could get burnt if you
touch it.
• Watch out for thrown objects. Always wear approved
eye protection. Never lean over the cutting
attachment guard. Stones, rubbish, etcetera, can be
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