Operating Position; Cutting With Trimmer Head - Maruyama QC-S Manual Del Propietario U Operador

Operating Position

Before using the Trimmer, check the following.
Hearing Protection
Right Arm
Slightly Bent
Hand Holding Throttle Grip,
Fingers on Throttle Trigger
CAUTION
• Always wear gloves and protective
clothing when operating the String
Trimmer.
1. Make sure the Holding Tool (3 mm hex wrench)
has been removed from the gearcase and boss
adapter before you start the engine.
[M27QC, M30QC]
2. The Trimmer should be on the operator's right side.
[M42BK-QC]
2. The operator must be set the Knapsack belt, and the
shaft assembly must be on the operator's right side.
3. The operator's right hand should be holding the shaft
grip, with his or her fingers on the throttle trigger.
4. The left hand should be holding the loop handle
with the fingers and thumb fully enclosed around
the grip. The left arm should be extended.
Reposition the loop handle up or down the drive-
shaft if necessary for a comfortable position.
5. The Trimmer weight should be evenly distributed
between the arms. The trimmer head should be
near and parallel to the ground.
6. Accelerate and hold the engine at cutting speed
before entering the material to be cut.
Eye Protection
Left Arm Fully Extended,
Hand Holding Loop Handle
Trimmer Head Near and
Parallel to Ground
7. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
8. Stop the Multi-Cutter engine when moving
between work sites.
● I f the trimmer head becomes jammed, stop the engine
immediately.
● M ake certain all moving parts have stopped and dis-
connect the spark plug before inspecting the equip-
ment for damage.
● N ever use a String Trimmer that has chipped, cracked
or broken trimmer head.

Cutting with Trimmer Head

● T he tip of the line does the cutting. The line should
stay extended while cutting.
Three inches
(7.6 cm) Above
Ground
● D o not force the line into the material. Forcing the
line will cause it to slap against the material, increas-
ing line usage and causing poor cutting results.
— US-10 —
CORRECT
INCORRECT