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3.3.8-
Operation
safety precautions
3.3.7-
Notes on transportation
I.
Make sure the
appropriate blade cover
is
in
place.
2.
When
transporting by car, fix the
unit
firmly using a
rope.
Do not
transport by bicycle
or
motorcycle as
it
is
dangerous.
3. Never transport
the
brush cutter
over
rough
roads
over
long
distances
without first
removing all
fuel from
the
fuel
tank, as doing so might cause
fuel
to
leak from
the tank.
3.3.6- Kickback
safety precautions
A
dangerous
reaction
may occur when the spinning blade contacts a solid
object in
the
critical
area.
It
is
called
kickback.
As
a
result,
the operator can
lose
control
ofthe
unit,
which can
cause
serious
or
fatal injury. Avoid
kickback;
observe
the safety precautions below strictly.
I,
Before
beginning
work,
clear your
working area
and
remove grasses
around
the obstacles.
2.
When
using
your
brush
cutter,
do
no
grip
other parts
except
the handles.
3.
When
using your
brush
cutter,
never
take
your
eyes off.
even
if
you need
to place the
throttle into
the idling
position.
4.
When
using your brush
cutter,
do not
let the
unit get closer to your
feet
nor
raise the unit above
your
waist
3.3.5-
Notes
on
starting
the
engine
I.
Take a
careful
look
around
to make
sure that no
obstacles exist
WIthina perimeter
of
15mor
less
around
the
brush cutter.
2. Place
the
body
of the
brush cutter
onto the
ground
in a
flat clear
area
and hold it firmly
in place so
as to
ensure
that
neither the
blades!
nylon
wire
nor
the throttle come
into
contact with
any obstacles
when
the engine starts
up.
3. Place the
throttle into
the
idling position when starting
the
engine.
4. After
starting
up
the engine,
if
the
blades
continue
to
rotate
even
after the
throttle
has
been moved
fully
back,
tum off
the engine
and check the
throttle wire
and other parts.
3.3.4- Things to check
before using your brush
cutter
a.
Before
beginning
work look around
carefully to
get
a
feel for
the
shape of the
land,
or grass to
be
trimmed and
whether
or not
there are any
obstacles,
which
might
gel in
the way
while
working,
and
remove
any
obstacles
which can be
cleared.
b.
The area
within
a
perimeter
of
15m of
the
person
using the
brush cutter should
be
considered
a
hazardous area into
which no
one
should
enter while the
brush culler
is
in
use,
and
when
necessary
yellow warning
rope,
warning signs
should
be
placed around
the
work area. When work
is to be
performed
simultaneously
by two or more
persons,
always
check
the
presence
and
locations
of others
so as to
maintain
a safety distance
between each
person.
c. Make sure
that
there are
no
loose
screws
or
bolts,
fuel
leaks, ruptures,
dents,
or any
other
problems,
which might
interfere
with
safe operation. Be especially careful
to
check
that
there is nothing wrong
with
the
blades
/nylon wire or
with
the joints by
which
the blades
I
nylon
wire are
attached to
the
brush cutter.
d.
Never
use blades that
are
bent, warped. cracked.
broken or damaged
in any way.
e. Keep
the
blade
always
sharp.
f.
Filing the cutting
edges,
keep
the
end comer sharp and round
the
root
of the
edge.
g. Check the bolt
to
fasten the blade
and
be sure the blade turns
smoothly without abnormal
noise.
d.
If
any
fuel
spillage occurs during
refueling,
use a
dry
rag
to
wipe
up
spills before turning the
engine
back on
again.
e.
After
refueling, screw
the fuel cap
back tightly
onto the
fuel
tank
and
then carry the
brush cutter to
a spot
3m
or
more
away
from
where
it
was
refueled
before
turning
on
the
engine.