Kickback And Related Warnings; Adjusting The Handle; Stopping The Engine; Working Advice - Badger WBP26HT Manual Del Operador

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Kickback and Related Warnings

A kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged
rotating blade. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of
the rotating blades which in turn causes the tool to move
suddenly in the opposite direction of the blades rotation at
the point of binding.
The blade may either jump toward or away from the
operator, depending on direction of the blade's movement
at the point of pinching
Kickbacks are the result of misuse and/or incorrect operating
procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking
proper precautions.
a. Maintain a firm grip on the tool and position your
body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.
b. Do not position your body in the area where the tool
will move if a kickback occurs.
c. Use special care when working corners, sharp edges
and avoid snagging.

Adjusting the Handle

To reduce fatigue when trimming hedges, the rear handle
can be swiveled to 3 positions, center, left 90°, and right 90°.

WARNING! Do not press the throttle trigger while
adjusting the handle position.
1. Push down the handle locking knob and then turn the
rear handle until the handle locking knob clicks into
place.
2. When the rear handle is locked in its new position, the
user can start working again.

Stopping the engine

1. Reduce the engine speed and let it run with no load for
a few minutes.
2. Switch off the engine by moving the engine switch to
the stop position.
The trimmer may still cause damage or injury after the
engine has been shut off. Check carefully that the accessory
has stopped turning before putting the unit down.

Working advice

• Make sure you always have good balance and secure
footing. Take special care in slippery conditions: damp,
snow, ice, on slopes or uneven ground.
• Watch the cutting blades at all times: do not cut areas
that you cannot see.
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• Clear fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. Be extremely
careful when cutting tall hedges, check the other side of
the hedge before starting work.
• The gearbox becomes hot during operation. To reduce
the risk of burn injury, do not touch the gear housing.
• To reduce the risk of accidents, take frequent breaks to
avoid tiredness.
• Never use this machine in the event of nausea,
headache, visual disturbances (e.g. reduced field of
vision), problems with hearing, dizziness, deterioration
in ability to concentrate. These symptoms may be
exaggerated or caused by a high concentration of
exhaust gases in the work area.
MAINTENANCE
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and
trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution.
The purpose of the maintenance and adjustment schedule
is to keep the machine in the best operating condition.
• Turn off the engine before performing any maintenance.
• If the engine must be run, make sure the area is well
ventilated. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas
• Please always select approved replacement parts and
accessories. Low quality parts may damage the unit.
• Never remove safety devices.
Maintenance
Clean the outside of the machine.
Make sure the throttle trigger lock and
the throttle function correctly from a
safety point of view.
Check that the engine switch works
correctly.
Check that the blades do not move
when the engine is idling or when the
choke is in the start throttle position.
Check that the blades are undamaged
and show no signs of cracking or
other damage. Replace the blades if
necessary.
Check that the blade guard is not
damaged or distorted. Replace the
blade guard if it is bent or damaged.
Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary.*
Check that nuts and screws are tight.
Check that there are no fuel leaks from
the engine, tank or fuel lines.
Check the starter and starter cord.
Clean the outside of the spark plug.
Remove it and check the electrode gap.
Adjust the gap to 0.6-0.7 mm or replace
the spark plug. Check that the spark
plug is fitted with a spark plug cap.**
Clean the machine's cooling system.**
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