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CUL
TIV
A
TOR
EDGER
PRUNING SA
W
HEDGE TRIMMER
BRUSHCUTTER
Wearing the Harness
NOTE
The harness has a quick-release mechanism that allows
you to immediately release the machine from the harness
in an emergency.
Attaching the side hook
NOTE
If side hook (D) has disengaged from hook (B), engage it.
1. Insert hook (B) into side hook (D).
2. While holding hook (B) and side hook (D) in place, insert
stopper (C) into the hole on hook (B).
Adjusting the harness
1. As shown in the diagram, adjust the harness (A).
2. Before starting to work, attach the side hook (D) to the
suspension point (F) on the shaft tube. (Fig.7-3)
Quick-release mechanism
WARNING
•
In an emergency, release the throttle trigger and shut off the
engine. Support the machine with your left hand and operate
the quick-release mechanism. The hedge trimmer will fall, and
the cutting blades can cause death or severe injury while still
running.
•
Be careful not to accidentally operate the red belt (G) on the
harness. The hedge trimmer will fall, and the cutting blades can
cause death or severe injury while still running.
In an emergency, pull upward on the red belt (G) on the harness.
This quickly releases the machine from the harness.
NOTE
Before using the machine, check that the quick release mechanism
is functioning.
Inspection & Maintenance Checklist
Checkpoints
Before and after
operation
Every 30 Hours
of operation
Entire
Unit
Loose screws, nuts and
bolts
Inspect
○
Wear, breakage, cracks,
and deformation of the
cutting blades
Inspect
○
Grease in gearcase
Replenish grease
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*1
*1 Use / replace with Multipurpose Lithium-based grease.
