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(4) Non-slip-sole work boots
(5) Ear protectors (esp. for long-time operation)
b.
And you should carry with you things as follows.
1.
Attached tools and files
2.
Properly reserved fuel
3.
Spare blade
4.
Things to notify your working area (Rope, warning signs)
5.
Whistle (for collaboration or emergency)
6.
Hatchet or saw (for removal of obstacles)
c.
Never use your brush cutter when wearing pants with loose cuffs, when wearing sandals
or when barefoot.
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 get in the way
while working, and remove any obstacle which can be cleared away.
b. The area within a perimeter of 15m of the person using the brush cutter should be
considered a hazardous areas into which no one should enter while the machine 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 distance each person sufficient to
ensure safety.
c.
Make sure that there are no loose screws or bolts, fuel leakage, 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 or with joints by which the blades are attached
to the brush cutter.
d.
Never use blades that bent , warped , cracked, broken or damaged in any way.
e.
Check the bolt to fasten the blade and be sure the blade turns smoothly without abnormal
noise.
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5.
Whistle (for collaboration or emergency)
6.
Hatchet or saw (for removal of obstacles)
c.
Never use your brush cutter when wearing pants with loose cuffs,
when wearing sandals or when barefoot.
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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 get in the way while working, and remove any
obstacle which can be cleared away.
b. The area within a perimeter of 15m of the person using the brush cutter should be considered a hazardous
areas into which no one should enter while the machine 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 distance each person
sufficient to ensure safety.
c. Make sure that there are no loose screws or bolts, fuel leakage, 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
or with joints by which the blades are attached to the brush cutter.
d.
Never use blades that bent , warped , cracked, broken or damaged in any way.
e.
Check the bolt to fasten the blade and be sure the blade turns smoothly without abnormal noise.
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NOTES ON STARTING THE ENGINE
1.
Take a careful look around to make sure that no obstacles exist within
a perimeter of 15m or less around 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 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, turn off the engine and check the throttle wire and other parts.
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KICKBACK SAFETY PRECARTIONS
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A dangerous reaction may occur when the spinning blade contacts a solid object in the critical area. It is
called Kick back. As a result, the operator may lose control of the unit which can cause serious or fatal
injury.
Avoid kickback, observe the safety precautions below strictly.
1.
Keep the cutting blades clear of fences, , posts wires, and rocks to prevent kickback and
damage to the blades.
2.
When using your brush cutter, do not grip other parts except the handles.
3.
When using your brush cutter, never take your eyes off. If you need to, place the throttle into the idling
position.
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NOTES ON TRANSPORT
