7
USING THE PRODUCT
IMPORTANT
Cut only materials recommended
by the manufacturer. And use only
for tasks explained in the manual.
1. Grip the handles firmly with both
hands using your whole hand.
Place your feet slightly apart
(slightly further apart than the
width of your shoulders) so that
your weight is distributed evenly
across both legs, and always be
sure to maintain a steady, even
posture while working.
2. Keep cutting attachment below
waist level.
3. Maintain the speed of the engine
at the level required to perform
cutting work, and never raise the
speed of the engine above the
level necessary.
4. If the unit starts to shake or
vibrate, turn off the engine and
check the whole unit. Do not use it
until the trouble has been properly
corrected.
5. Keep all parts of your body away
from rotating cutting attachment
and hot surfaces.
6. Never touch the muffler, spark
plug, or other metallic parts of
the engine while the engine is in
operation or immediately after
shutting down the engine. Doing
so could result in serious burns or
electrical shock.
IF SOMEONE COMES
1. Guard against hazardous
situations at all times. Warn
adults to keep pets and children
away from the area. Be careful if
you are approached. Injury may
result from flying debris.
2. If someone calls out or otherwise
interrupts you while working,
always be sure to turn off the
engine before turning around.
IMPORTANT
Remove any obstacle before
beginning work.
3. Inspect the entire unit for loose
fasteners and fuel leakage. Make
sure that the cutting attachment
is properly installed and securely
fastened.
4. Be sure the debris guard is firmly
attached in place.
5. Always use the shoulder strap.
Adjust the strap for comfort
before starting the engine. The
strap should be adjusted so the
left hand can comfortably hold
the handlebar grip approximately
waist high.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Keep bystanders and animals
at least 15 m (50 ft) away from
the operating point. If you are
approached, immediately stop the
engine.
2. The product is equipped with a
centrifugal clutch mechanism, so
the cutting attachment begins to
rotate as soon as the engine is
started by putting the throttle into
the start position. When starting
the engine, place the product onto
the ground in a flat clear area
and hold it firmly in place so as
to ensure that neither the cutting
part nor the throttle come into
contact with any obstacle when
the engine starts.
WARNING
Never place the throttle into the high-speed position
when starting the engine.
3. After starting the engine, check to make sure that
the cutting attachment stops rotating when the
throttle is moved fully back to its original position.
If it continues to rotate even after the throttle has
been moved fully back, turn off the engine and take
the unit to your dealer for repair.
