Note that using any spark plugs
other than those designated
may result in the engine failing
to operate properly or in the
engine becoming overheated
and damaged.
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tight, then tighten it a quarter
turn more with a socket wrench.
TIGHTENING TORQUE:
9.8~11.8 N.m
MUFFLER
Inspect periodically, the
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any damage or corrosion. If
any sign of exhaust leakage
is found, do not use the brush
cutter and have it repaired
immediately.
Note that failing to do so may
result in the engine catching
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INTAKE AIR COOLING VENT
Never touch the cylinder,
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your bare hands immediately
after stopping the engine. The
engine can become very hot
when in operation, and doing
so could result in severe burns.
When checking the trimmer to
make sure that it is okay before
using it, check the area around
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wood chips or leaves which
have attached themselves
to the brush cutter. Note that
failing to do so could cause the
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and that this in turn could cause
the brush cutter to catch on
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wood chips, leaves, and other
waste before use.
• Check the intake air cooling
vent and the area around the
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25 hours of use for blockage,
and remove any waste which
has attached itself to the brush
cutter. Note that it is necessary
to remove the plug guard
shown in Figure in order to be
able to view the upper part of
the cylinder.
If waste gets stuck and causes
blockage around the intake air
cooling vent or between the
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engine to overheat, and that
in turn may cause mechanical
failure on the part of the brush
cutter. (MA6)
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(2) Intake air cooling vent
(back)
PROCEDURES TO BE
PERFORMED AFTER EVERY
10 HOURS OF USE
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screwdriver into the vent, and
wipe away any carbon build up.
Wipe away any carbon buildup
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the same time.
2. Tighten all screws, bolts, and
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3. Check to see if any oil or
grease has worked its way in
between the clutch lining and
drum, and if it has wiped it
away using oil-free, lead-free
gasoline.
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
1. The area within a perimeter
of 50 feet (15m) of the person
using the product should be
considered a hazardous area
into which no one should enter.
If necessary, yellow warning
rope, warning signs should be
placed around the perimeter
of the area. When work is to
be performed simultaneously
by two or more persons,
care should also be taken
to constantly look around
or otherwise check for the
presence and locations of
other people working so as to
maintain a distance between
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ensure safety.
2. Check the condition of
working area to avoid any
accident by hitting hidden
obstacles such as stumps,
stones, cans, or broken grass.
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
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STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Keep bystanders and
animals at least 50feet (15m)
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
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that neither the cutting part nor
the throttle come into contact
with any obstacle when the
engine starts.
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
authoriwed servicing dealer for
repair.
USING THE PRODUCT
Cut only materials
recommended by the
manufacturer. And use only for
tasks this machine is intended
for.
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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 start 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.
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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
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2. If someone calls out or
otherwise interrupts you while
working, always be sure to turn
off the engine before turning
around.
