SAFETY FIRST Instructions contained in warnings within this manual marked with a symbol concern critical points which must be taken into consideration to prevent possible serious bodily injury, and for this reason you are requested to read all such instructions carefully and follow them without fail.
3. Warning labels on the machine ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine. According to these indications, please be careful not to make a mistake. Read, understand and follow Don’t work under raining all warnings.
4. For safe operation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and follow all safety and operating instructions. 2. Keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions arise. Also note, if you have any questions which cannot be answered herein, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product.
■ WORKING CIRCUMSTANCE 1. Never start the engine inside a closed room or building. Exhaust gases contain dangerous carbon monoxide. 2. Never use the product, a. when the ground is slippery or when you can’t maintain a steady posture. b. At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other times when your field of vision might be limited and it would be difficult to gain a clear view of the working area.
■ BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. The area within a perimeter of 50 feet (15m) of the person using the product should be considered a hazardous area into which no one should enter. If necessary, yellow warning rope, warning signs should be placed around the perimeter of the area.
■ USING THE PRODUCT IMPORTANT Cut only materials recommended by the manufacturer. And use only for tasks explained in the manual. 1. Grip the handles firmly with both hands using your whole hand. Place your feet slightly apart (slightly further apart than the width of your shoulders) so that your weight is distributed evenly across both legs, and always be sure to maintain a steady, even posture while working.
■ TRANSPORTATION 1. When hand-carrying the product, cover over the cutting part if necessary, lift up the product and carry it paying attention to the blade. 2. Never transport the product over rough roads over long distances by vehicle without removing all fuel from the fuel tank. If doing so, fuel might leak from the tank during transport.
5. Fuel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WARNING • Gasoline is very flammable. Avoid smoking or bringing any flame or sparks near fuel. • Wipe up all spills before starting the engine. • Make sure to stop the engine and allow it cool before refueling the unit.
6. Operation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ■ STARTING ENGINE WARNING The cutting head will start rotating upon the engine starts. ■ Cold start 8. Allow the engine to warm up for a several Release the throttle lever and make sure it minutes before starting opertion. is fully back.
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Pull the unlock button out and hold it in its position Turn the handle in desired direction to the end. Make sure the handle engages in position. • Cut in a number of stages if the area is particularly long to achieve a better result; smaller cuttings will...
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7. Maintenance ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ■ SHARPENING WARNING • Make sure that the engine has stopped and is cool before performing any service to the machine. Contact with moving cutting head or hot muffler may result in a personal injury. ■ BLADE Check the blade and the fasteners for •...
■ SPARK PLUG ■ • Starting failure and mis-firing are often SAFETY LOCK caused by a fouled spark plug. Periodically clean Stop operation when the safety lock is the spark plug and check that the spark gap is in • defective.
8. Storage ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Aged fuel is one of major causes of engine starting failure. Before storing the unit, empty the fuel tank and run the engine until it uses all the fuel left in the fuel line and the carburetor. Store the unit indoor taking necessary measures for rust prevention.
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