BC2604DL / BC2604DW
GB-6
ensure that neither the cutting
part nor the throttle come into
contact with any obstacle when
the engine starts.
WARNING
Never place the throttle into the
high-speed position when starting
the engine.
3. After starting the engine, check
to make sure that the cutting at-
tachment stops rotating when the
throttle is moved fully back to its
original position. If it continues to
rotate even after the throttle has
been moved fully back, turn off
the engine and take the unit to
your authorized ZENOAH servic-
ing dealer for repair.
USING THE PRODUCT
IMPORTANT
Cut only materials recommended by the
manufacturer. And use only for tasks
explained in the manual.
1. Grip the handles firmly with both
hands using your whole hand. Place
your feet slightly apart (slightly further
apart than the width of your shoul-
ders) so that your weight is distrib-
uted evenly across both legs, and
always be sure to maintain a steady,
even posture while working.
2. Keep cutting attachment below waist
level.
3. Maintain the speed of the engine at
the level required to perform cutting
work, and never raise the speed of
the engine above the level necessary.
4. If the unit starts to shake or vibrate,
turn off the engine and check the
whole unit. Do not use it until the
trouble has been properly corrected.
5. Keep all parts of your body away from
rotating cutting attachment and hot
surfaces.
6. Never touch the muffler, spark plug,
or other metallic parts of the engine
while the engine is in operation or
immediately after shutting down the
engine. Doing so could result in seri-
ous burns or electrical shock.
5. For safe operation
BEFORE STARTING
THE ENGINE
1. The area within a perimeter of
15 m of the person using the
product should be considered a
hazardous area into which no one
should enter. If necessary, yellow
warning rope, warning signs
should be placed around the pe-
rimeter of the area. When work is
to be performed simultaneously
by two or more persons, care
should also be taken to constantly
look around or otherwise check
for the presence and locations of
other people working so as to
maintain a distance between
each person sufficient to ensure
safety.
2. Check the condition of working
area to avoid any accident by hit-
ting hidden obstacles such as
stumps, stones, cans, or broken
glass.
IMPORTANT
Remove any obstacle before begin-
ning work.
3. Inspect the entire unit for loose
fasteners and fuel leakage. Make
sure that the cutting attachment
is properly installed and securely
fastened.
4. Be sure the debris guard is firmly
attached in place.
5. Always use the shoulder strap.
Adjust the strap for comfort be-
fore starting the engine. The strap
should be adjusted so the left
hand can comfortably hold the
handlebar grip approximately
waist high.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Keep bystanders and animals at
least 15 m (50 ft) away from the
operating point. If you are ap-
proached, immediately stop the
engine.
2. The product is equipped with a
centrifugal clutch mechanism, so
the cutting attachment begins to
rotate as soon as the engine is
started by putting the throttle into
the start position. When starting
the engine, place the product
onto the ground in a flat clear area
and hold it firmly in place so as to
