Zenoah HT220-75 Operator's Manual page 7

● Do not operate this machine in bad weather
conditions such as intense heat, heavy fog, heavy
rain, strong winds, and severe cold. Working in bad
weather is dangerous, as it is easy to get tired and
your feet can be slippery.
● Make sure you can move freely and have a good
footing. Make sure that there are no obstacles (roots,
rocks, branches, gutters, etc.) around you if you must
dodge quickly. Be especially careful when working on
slopes.
● If you place the hedge trimmer on the ground with the
engine running, keep an eye on it.
● Do not use a chipped, cracked, or bent blades.
Neglecting this caution increases the risk of accidents.
● Use a well-sharpened blades.
● Keep all parts of the body away from the blades when
the engine is running.
● If the blades are caught with something during
operation, stop the engine and wait for the blades to
stop completely before removing blocked things.
● When the engine is stopped, keep all parts of the
body away from the blades until they stop completely.
● Check the work area in advance to make sure that
there are no metal bars, metal wires, electric wires,
etc. in the work area.
● Always operate the machine on a safe and stable
footing.
● Do not work on a ladder, step ladder, or other
unstable platforms.
● Do not operate the machine if you cannot seek help
in case of an accident.
● Be careful of flying objects while working. Always
wear protective glasses (goggles). If not, stones or
debris may get into your eyes and cause blindness or
serious injury.
● Do not operate the machine if the exhaust gas outlet
of the engine cover is blocked by a wall or other
obstruction. This machine may be damaged. During
operation, make sure that the machine is at least 50
cm away from obstacles.
● Always shut off the engine before beginning cleaning.
● When starting the machine, be sure to move from the
refueling area and start on a flat place.
● This machine can only be started when it is
assembled correctly.
● Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the
machine in front of your body.
● Applying a strong impact to the machine or dropping
it during work or transport may cause damage. Also,
if the blades are caught with foreign objects during
work, the blades will be damaged and will cause
abnormal vibration. Inspect the machine for damage
while the engine stops. If damaged, stop work and
repair the machine.
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● Confirm that all nuts, screws, and bolts are tightened
securely.
● Replenish grease according to
procedure into the gear housing on page 19
the gear housing is well lubricated.
● The gear housing becomes hot during operation. To
prevent burns, do not touch the gear housing.
● When not using the hedge trimmer, always attach the
blade cover to the blades.
● This machine generates an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field can affect active and
passive medical devices in some cases. It is
recommended for anyone using medical equipment to
consult their physician and the manufacturer of the
medical equipment before beginning work with this
machine to avoid the risk of serious or fatal injury.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Please read the warning
instructions described below before working
with the hedge trimmer.
● Always wear approved personal protective equipment
when operating the machine. Although personal
protective equipment does not prevent injuries
completely, it can reduce the degree of injury in the
event of an accident. Consult your dealer for the
appropriate choice of protective equipment.
● Always wear approved earmuffs that reduce the noise
sufficiently. Prolonged exposure to noise can cause
permanent hearing damage.
● Wear approved protective glasses (goggles). If not,
blown branches, etc. may scatter and damage the
eyes.
● Wear protective gloves when installing, inspecting,
and cleaning the blades.
Grease replenishing
so that
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