RedMax GZ5000, Operator'S Manual

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areas with a hot, dry weather there is a high risk of fire.
Obey local regulations and maintenance instructions.
Fuel safety
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when
refuelling or mixing fuel (petrol and two-stroke oil).
• Fuel and fuel vapour are highly flammable and can
cause serious injury when inhaled or allowed to
come in contact with the skin. For this reason
observe caution when handling fuel and make sure
there is adequate ventilation.
• Take care when handling fuel and chain oil. Be
aware of the risks of fire, explosion and those
associated with inhalation.
• Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in
the vicinity of fuel.
• Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few
minutes before refuelling.
• When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any
excess pressure is released gently.
• Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.
• Never refuel the machine while the engine is
running.
• Always move the product at least 3 m (10 ft) away
from the refuelling area and fuel source before
starting.
After refuelling, there are some situations where you
must never start the product:
• If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the product.
Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to
evaporate.
• If you have spilled fuel on yourself or on your
clothes. Change your clothes and wash any part of
your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use
soap and water.
• If the product leaks fuel. Regularly do a check for
leaks from the fuel tank, fuel cap and fuel lines.
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you do maintenance on
the product.
• Do only the maintenance and servicing given in this
operator's manual. Let professional servicing
personnel do all other servicing and repairs.
• Regularly do the safety checks, maintenance and
service instructions given in this manual. Regular
maintenance increases the life of the product and
decreases the risk of accidents. Refer to
Maintenance on page 21 for instructions.
• If the safety checks in this operator's manual is not
approved after you do maintenance, speak to your
servicing dealer. We guarantee that there are
professional repairs and servicing available for your
product.
Safety instructions for the cutting equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Only use approved guide bar/saw chain
combinations and filing equipment. Refer to
Accessories on page 33 for instructions.
• Use protective gloves when you use or do
maintenance on the saw chain. A saw chain that
does not move can also cause injuries.
• Keep the cutting teeth correctly sharpened. Obey the
instructions and use the recommended file gauge. A
saw chain that is damaged or incorrectly sharpened
increases the risk of accidents.
• Keep the correct depth gauge setting. Obey the
instructions and use the recommended depth gauge
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