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BRUSH CUTTER
OPERATING SAFELY
IN GENERAL
•
Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
•
Use caution when making turns and crossing roads
and sidewalks. Stop blade when not cutting.
•
Never operate the mower without guards, plates, or
other safety protective devices in place.
•
Do not run the engine in an enclosed area where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
•
Never leave a machine unattended. Turn off blades,
set parking brake, and stop engine before leaving the
machine.
•
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
machine towards you.
•
Never operate the equipment in wet grass. Always be
sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle
and walk; never run.
•
Stop operation if someone approaches.
STARTING
•
Start according to instructions in this manual or on the
machine.
•
Before attempting to start the engine, make sure:
- the parking brake is on;
- the blade is disengaged;
- the traction drive is in NEUTRAL
•
When starting the engine, make sure hands and feet
are clear of the blades.
•
Do not engage Blade at full throttle. Throttle to idle or
lowest possible engine speed.
•
Do not change engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed
can increase the hazard of personal injury.
SAFETY
INTERRUPTING OPERATION
Before leaving the operator’s position:
-Park on level ground.
-Disengage blade.
-Set the parking brake.
-Shut off the engine and remove the key
•
Disengage the blade, and wait until the blade stops
rotating:
- When not cutting.
- When crossing surfaces other than grass.
•
Stop the engine, disengage the blade, set parking
brake and wait until the blade stops rotating:
- before refueling .
- before making height adjustment unless the
adjustment can be made from the operator’s
position.
•
Stop the engine, disengage the blade,set parking
brake and disconnect the spark plug wire:
- before clearing blockages or unclogging;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the
machine;
- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine
for damage and have repairs made as needed
before restarting;
- if the machine begins to vibrate abnormally: shut
off machine immediately. Inspect and have repairs
made as needed before restarting;
- except for repairs or adjustments as specifically
noted, such as for carburetor adjustment, where the
engine must be running. Keep hands and feet clear
of moving parts in these circumstances.
•
Allow the blade to come to a complete stop when
stopping operation to clear blockages, unclog, inspect
the machine, do maintenance or repair.
•
Reduce the throttle setting during engine shutdown
and, if the engine is provided with a shutoff valve, turn
the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
All rotary blade machines are potentially
dangerous. They can amputate hands and
feet and throw objects. Failure to follow
these safety and operating instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
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