RedMax EBZ8550 Operator's Manual page 7

maintained as described in this section. If
your product fails any of these checks,
contact your service agent to get it repaired.
CAUTION: All servicing and repair work on
the machine requires special training. This is
especially true of the machine's safety
equipment. If your machine fails any of the
checks described below you must contact
your service agent. When you buy any of
our products we guarantee the availability of
professional repairs and service. If the
retailer who sells your machine is not a
servicing dealer, ask him for the address of
your nearest service agent.
To do a check of the muffler
WARNING: Do not use a product with a
defective muffler.
WARNING: The muffler becomes very hot
during and after operation, also at idle
speed. Use protective gloves to prevent
burn injuries.
The muffler keeps noise levels to a minimum and sends
exhaust fumes away from the operator.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Do a visual check for damage and deformation.
Note: The inner surfaces of the muffler contain
chemicals that can cause cancer. Be careful not to
touch these elements if the muffler is damaged.
3. Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached to
the product. Tighten the screws to 8-12 Nm.
4. Examine the spark arrester screen, do a visual
check.
a) Replace the spark arrester screen if it is
damaged.
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b) Clean the spark arrester screen if it is blocked.
Refer to To do maintenance of the muffler on
page 14 for more information.
Vibration damping system
The product has a vibration damping system that
decreases vibrations and makes operation easier.
Examine the vibration damping system and make sure
that it is not damaged. Make sure that the vibration
damping system is attached correctly.
Air filter
Do not use the product without an air filter or if the air
filter is damaged or has a deformation.
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to stop the engine. Make sure that
the engine stops fully.
Harness safety
Always use the harness when you operate the product.
If you do not use the harness, you cannot operate the
product safely. This can result in injury to you or other
persons. Make sure that the straps are attached and
correctly adjusted. There is a risk that an straps that are
loose can go into the fan of the product.
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