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Safety Awareness
Whenever you see the symbols shown below, heed their instructions!
Always follow safe operating and maintenance practices.
WARNING
This warning symbol identifies special instructions or
procedures which, if not correctly followed, could result in
personal injury, or loss of life.
CAUTION
This caution symbol identifies special instructions or
procedures which, if not strictly observed, could result in
damage to, or destruction of equipment.
NOTE
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This note symbol indicates points of particular interest for more
efficient and convenient operation.
Foreword
Congratulations on your purchase of a new MITOX® PRO
brushcutter.
Please read this Owner's Manual carefully before starting your
new brushcutter
so that you will be thoroughly familiar with the proper
operation of our brushcutter's control, its, features, capabilities, and
limitations.
To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your brushcutter, give it the
proper care and maintenance described in this manual.
For those who would like more detailed information on their
brushcutter, a Service Manual is available for purchase from any
authorized MITOX® PRO dealer. The Service Manual contains detailed
disassembly and maintenance information. Those who plan to do their
own work should, of course, be competent mechanics and possess the
special tools described in the Service Manual.
Keep this manual at your fingertip at all times so that you can refer to it
whenever you need information.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the
brushcutter and should remain with the brushcutter when it is sold.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced
without our prior written permission.
This publication includes the latest information available at the time of
printing. However, there may be minor difference between the actual
product and illustrations and texts in this manual.
All products are subject to change without prior notice or obligation.
Table of Contents
Specifications
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Assembly and Preparation
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Operating Instructions
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Maintenance and adjustment
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Storage
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Troubleshooting Guide
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Environmental Protection
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Read This First!
Important Safety Information
General
A brushcutter is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, not a toy. For
your own safety and the safety of others, read and be sure you
understand all of the safety precautions contained in the Owner’s
Manual before operating the brushcutter. Retain the Owner’s Manual,
and make it available to all persons who will be using the brushcutter.
Periodically, review the manual to refresh your understanding of the
safety instructions contained in it.
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Careless or improper use can cause serious or fatal injury.
Obey
the safety instructions contained in this manual as well as all
applicable governmental and workplace safety standards, regulations
and ordinances. Your authorized MITOX® PRO dealer can show you
how to operate your brushcutter properly.
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The rotating brushcutter head can hurl objects, causing injury.
Keep bystanders, children and animals at least 15 m (50 feet) away
while the brushcutter is running. Never use a rigid cutting blade in
areas where the blade may strike a hard foreign object, such as a
stone. Striking a hard object can damage the brushcutter, and may
crack, chip or even break off cutting blades. Flying blade pieces
can
cause severe or fatal injury.
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Do not allow children to operate the brushcutter.
Operators must
have sufficient size, strength and maturity to be able to lift and
operate the brushcutter correctly for extended periods of use. They
must also be able to read, understand and follow the safety
instructions in this manual.
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Exhaust fumes contain poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
Operate your brushcutter only outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
Stop the engine immediately if exhaust fumes cause you to
experience symptoms of headache or nausea.
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Gasoline is highly flammable and can be explosive under certain
conditions.
Before refueling, stop engine and allow it to cool. Do not
smoke. Make sure area is well ventilated and free from any source of
flame or sparks, including appliances with a pilot light. Wipe up fuel
spills immediately. Check for and repair any fuel leaks before starting
brushcutter.
Operator
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Inattention or fatigue can lead to serious or fatal injury.
Never
operate the brushcutter under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Do
not use the brushcutter if you are sick or taking medication that
causes drowsiness. If you get tired while using the brushcutter, take
a break.
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Always wear appropriate protective gear to avoid injury.
Eye
protection in the form of goggles or properly fitted safety glasses
must be worn. Hearing protection, such as earplugs, should also be
used. Have your hearing checked regularly. Protect your hands and
feet by always wearing heavy-duty boots and non-slip gloves when
operating the brushcutter.
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Loose clothing or hair can lead to injury.
Long hair and loose
articles of clothing such as scarves, neckties, jewelry, and so forth,
can become caught in nearby brush or in rotating parts of the
brushcutter itself. Always wear sturdy close-fitting long-sleeve shirts
and long pants that still allow freedom of movement. Secure hair so
that it is above shoulder level.
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Maintain your balance to avoid loss of control and injury.
Avoid
loose uneven ground. Keep both feet firmly on the ground while
operating the brushcutter. Keep both hands on the brushcutter and
do not overreach. Never attempt to cut overhead. Always keep the
cutting head parallel to the ground and below knee level.
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Gasoline is highly flammable can burn or irritate skin.
Change
clothing immediately if fuel is spilled on it. Never remove fuel cap
while the engine is running.
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Be alert for signs of repetitive stress injury.
Using a brushcutter or
any vibrating machinery over a period of time may cause numbness,
burning sensations, or other indications of injury. If you experience
any such symptoms, discontinue use of the brushcutter and consult
your doctor.