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2. Safety operation
Blades rotate at high speed in the mowing machine under severe conditions such
as vibration, slope, and dust. Operation conditions are subject to the place of use,
existence of obstacles, condition of grass, etc. We sincerely desire that users should
inspect and maintain the machine completely, make efforts to master the machine
operation skill, take measures for safety, use the machine correctly so as not to do
harm to others, and give top priority to safety operation.
Wear proper clothes that will not be caught in
the machine, and wear protective gear, goggles,
shoes, helmet, and gloves.
An apron and a towel wound around the waist,
as well as long strings especially, will cause the
operator to be caught in or pulled into the machine,
which is dangerous. Provide a fire extinguisher,
first aid kit and secure a means of communication
to deal with an emergency.
Clothes for safety
Avoid such operation
2-1
Do not use the machine when you are tired. When you feel tired while
using the machine, stop the work and take a rest.
Sick people, drunken people, and people under the influence of drugs are
not allowed to use the machine. The visual sense, nimbleness in action,
and judgment will be adversely affected.
When you are unfamiliar with machine operation, read the handling method
and safety precautions to understand them well before operating the
machine. Do not allow children to use the machine.
2-2
When lending the machine to others, an unexpected accident may occur
because they have no knowledge about the safety precautions and handling
method shown in the operation manual. Hand over the operation manual and
tell them to read it carefully before using the machine, explaining the handling
method well.
When lending the machine to others
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Do not operate the machine with mown grass, dust, etc. accumulated in the cover,
V-belt or around the engine or the transmission, otherwise fire or other trouble may
result. Remove them carefully. Improper maintenance and incorrect operation
and dry grass mowing might cause fire. Clean and check the machine as shown
below before and during work.
Remove dry grass, dust, and other obstacles from around the muffler and engine.
Check the fuel hose for cracks due to deterioration.
Check for fuel leakage during fuel supply.
Fuel supply during engine operation is prohibited.
Check the wiring to prevent fire due to a short circuit.
Inspect the fuel tank and carburetor for fuel leakage due to operation on a slope.
Be sure to carry a fire extinguisher and water etc. when mowing dry grass.
Prohibition of nighttime traveling and work
The machine is not provided with any lighting equipment. Do not operate the
machine at nighttime or when the visibility is poor due to bad weather, etc.
2-5
Do not remodel the machine. Use genuine parts for maintenance to ensure safety.
Remodeling of the machine prohibited
2-6
The protection cover is used to prevent stones, etc. from scattering foward. Be sure
to lower the protection cover during mowing operation.
The antiscattering chain is also used to prevent stones, etc. from scattering forward.
Be sure to install the chain to prevent damage to human beings, buildings, vehicles, etc.
However, due to the structure of the machine, the protection cover and the
antiscattering chain can not prevent all the objects from scattering. Even when
installing these equipments, always exercise due care for surrounding area
(especially for forward) during operation.
Protection cover and Antiscattering chain
Fire prevention
2-4
Observe the precautions in "1. Precautions as to use" and "2. Safety operation" and
pay sufficient attention to the area around the machine during operation.
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Never use the machine for tree felling and wood chipping, tilling the farmland, or
some works other than mowing, otherwise the machine may lose its knife balance
and cause failure.
Prohibition of work other than mowing
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