Ducati DBC 3300M, Owner'S Manual

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English
Owner’s manual
DBC 3300M
BRUSHCUTTER 4 IN 1
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Brush cutter should be held at a comfortable
position with the trigger handle about hip height.
Maintain your grip and balance on both feet.
Position yourself so that you will not be drawn off
balance by the kick-back reaction of the cutting
blade.
Use the shoulder harness at all times.Adjust both
harness and harness clamp on the unit so that
the unit hangs a few inches above ground level.
The cutting head and the plastic debris shield
should be level in all directions. Harness the unit
on the right side of your body.
WARNING
DANGER
In addition to head, eye, face and ear protectors
wear shoes to protect your feet and improve your
footing on slippery surfaces. Do not wear ties,
jewelry, or loose, dangling clothing which could be
caught in the unit.
Do not wear open-toed footwear, or go barefoot or
bare legged. In certain situations you must wear
total face and head protection. Pay attention so as
not to kick back and blade thrust.
7. RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING
DANGER
All models trimmers and brushcutters can throw
small stone, metal or small objects as well as the
material being cut. Read these Rules for Safe
Operation with care.
Follow the instructions in your operator´s manual.
Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper
use of the unit. Know how to stop the unit and
shut off the engine.Know how to unhook a
harnessed unit quickly.
Never allow anyone to use the unit without proper
instruction.Be sure the operator wears the foot,
leg, eye, face and hearing protection.
Do not rely on the debris shield on the unit to
protect your eyes from ricocheting or thrown
objects.
Keep the area clear of bystanders, children and
pets. Never allow children to operate or play
with the unit. Do not allow anyone to enter the
operating DANGER ZONE with you. The danger
zone is an area 15 meters in radius (about 16
paces) or 50 feet. Insist that persons in the
RISK ZONE beyond the danger zone wear eye
protection from thrown objects. If the unit must be
used where there are unprotected people, operate
at a low throttle speed to reduce the risk of thrown
objects.
Move the stop switch to “stop” position when the
engine idles, hereby ensuring it is reliable before
cutting. Only may continue to operate the unit
when stop switch is in good condition. Routines
for checking that the cutting attachment stops
turning when the engine idles.
Hold the brushcutter with the right hand on the
trigger handle and the left hand on the left handle.
Keep a firm grip with both hands while in
operation.