Operation And Maintenance; General Operation - Oregon BC600 Manual De Instrucciones

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Operation and Maintenance

General Operation

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,
always wear proper boots, long pants, ear
and eye protection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do
not overreach and do not stand on a ladder,
stepstool, or any raised position that is not
fully secured.
CAUTION: Establish a bystander safety
zone of 50 ft (15 m) prior to operation of
this equipment. Bystander safety zone
is a minimum 50 ft (15 m) circle around
the operator that must remain free from
bystanders, children, and pets.
To get the best performance and operate the
brush cutter safely, follow these instructions
Before using, inspect the powerhead and
attachments as described in "Maintenance"
Always refer to the original instructions provided
with the attachment for additional use and safety
instructions Failure to do so may result in injury
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
The powerhead and attachments are designed
to operate within a temperature range of 32°F to
104°F (0°C to 40°C)
FOOTING
Stand with both feet on solid ground with weight
evenly spread between them
Be careful on stairs, and work slowly to maintain
footing Never run when operating the powerhead
ENGAGING THE TRANSPORTATION
LOCKOUT (FIG. F)
• Move the button to the right to engage the
transportation lockout
• Move the button the the left to disengage the
transportation lockout when you want to start
the tool
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Operation and Maintenance
STOPPING THE POWERHEAD (FIG. G)
Release the variable speed trigger to stop the
powerhead
STARTING THE POWERHEAD (FIG. H)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,
never defeat the trigger-lock lever by taping,
wiring, or tying down the trigger-lock lever.
• Disengage the transportation lockout (1) by
moving the button to the left
• Grasp the handle firmly such that the trigger-
lock lever (2) is depressed by the palm of the
hand
• To start the powerhead, squeeze the variable
speed trigger (3) Squeeze the variable speed
trigger more firmly to increase the speed and force
of the powerhead
OPERATING THE BRUSH CUTTER
WARNING: Always hold the brush cutter
away from the body keeping clearance
between the body and the tool. Any contact
with an attachment cutting head can result in
burns and/or other serious personal injury.
If debris becomes wrapped around the
attachment, release the variable speed trigger,
remove the battery pack, and remove the debris
Inspect the tool for any signs of damage to guards
and to ensure that all guards are in place If any
damage or any guards are missing, do not use the
machine and contact an authorized dealer or the
manufacturer
Before inserting the battery, ensure that the
machine is in the transportation lockout mode
Insert the battery
Place your right hand on the rear handle of the
powerhead and your left hand the front handle
Use a firm, comfortable grip at all times with both
hands Hold the rear handle at approximately hip
level Make sure the balance of the tool allows
you to maintain a comfortable, firm grip with both
hands Place your feet at approximately shoulder
width to ensure proper balance Make sure you
can maintain secure footing and not get drawn off
balance during use
BC600 Multi-attachment