might get in the way while working, and remove any obstacles which can be
cleared.
b. The area within a perimeter of 15m of the person using the brush cutter
should be considered a hazardous area into which no one should enter while the
brush cutter is in use, and when necessary yellow warning rope, warning signs
should be placed around the work area. When work is to be performed
simultaneously by two or more persons, always check the presence and
locations of others so as to maintain a safety distance between each person.
c. Make sure that there are no loose screws or bolts, fuel leaks, ruptures, dents,
or any other problems, which might interfere with safe operation. Be especially
careful to check that there is nothing wrong with the blades / nylon wire or with
the joints by which the blades / nylon wire are attached to the brush cutter.
d. Never use blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any
way.
e. Keep the blade always sharp.
f.
Filing the cutting edges, keep the end corner sharp and round the root of the
edge.
g. Check the bolt to fasten the blade and be sure the blade turns smoothly
without abnormal noise.
7.2.4 Notes on starting the engine
Take a careful look around to make sure that no obstacles exist within a
perimeter of 15m or less around the brush cutter.
Place the body of the brush cutter onto the ground in a flat clear area and
hold it firmly in place so as to ensure that neither the blades / nylon wire nor the
throttle come into contact with any obstacles when the engine starts up.
Place the throttle into the idling position when starting the engine.
After starting up the engine, if the blades continue to rotate even after the
throttle has been moved fully back, turn off the engine and check the throttle wire
and other parts.
7.2.5 Kickback safety precautions
A dangerous reaction may occur when the spinning blade contacts a solid object
in the critical area. It is called kickback. As a result, the operator can lose control
of the unit, which can cause serious or fatal injury. Avoid kickback; observe the
safety precautions below strictly.
Before beginning work, clear your working area and remove grasses around
the obstacles.
When using your brush cutter, do no grip other parts except the handles.
When using your brush cutter, never take your eyes off, even if you need to
place the throttle into the idling position.
When using your brush cutter, do not let the unit get closer to your feet nor
raise the unit above your waist
7.2.6. Notes on transportation
