Brushcutter Operation
A
WARNING
P01ENTIAL HAZARD
• Foreign objects can be thrown by
Brushcutter.
WHAT
CAN
HAPPEN
• Contact with thrown objects can fause
personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID Tiffi HAZARD
• Never operate the Brushcutter without
the blade shield in place.
A
CAUTION
• Read the Safety instructions on page 3
concerning proper use ofth_e Brushcutter.
Brushcutter Operating Position
Before using the Brushcutter, check the following:
I.
Make sure the 3 mm hex wrench has been
removed from the gearcase and boss adapter
before you start the engine.
A
WARNING
P01ENTIAL HAZARD
• Without the strap installed, the
Brusbcutter blade can produce side
thrust which can expose the operator
and bystanders to blade contact.
• If the Brushcutter is not correctly posi
tioned on the operator's right side, the
blade can produce side thrust which
can expose the operator and bystanders
to blade contact.
WHAT
CAN
HAPPEN
• Contact with the Brushcutter blade can
cause severe personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID 1HE HAZARD
• Never operate the Brushcutter without
installing and using the strap.
• Always operate the Brushcutter with the
unit on your right side.
2.
The operator
must
be wearing the strap attached to
the Brushcutter, and the Brushcutter must be on
the operator's right side.
3.
The operator's right hand should be holding the
right-hand bullhorn grip, with his or her fingers on
the throttle trigger.
4.
The left hand should be holding the left-hand bull
horn grip with the fingers and thumb fully
enclosed around the grip.
5.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
6.
Stop the Brushcutter engine when moving
between work sites.
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