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HEDGE TRIMMER
BRUSHCUTTER
Nylon trimmer
The nylon trimmer is suitable for lawn-mowing or
brushcutting in locations with obstacles such as trees,
fences or walls.
NOTE
When operating the brushcutter, install the appropriate
cutting attachment guard being used. (
See Fig 1 & 2
Mounting the cutting attachment guard
.)
2. Pre-operation inspection
Carefully inspect and perform any necessary maintenance before
starting the machine. Failure to do so can lead to severe property
damage or damage to the machine.
a. Tighten or replace loose or lost screws.Confirm that the cutting
blade or nylon trimmer has been fully tightened.
b. Replace any damaged or worn parts.
c. Check for spilled fuel. Check the fuel tank cap and wipe off
any spilled fuel. Check the cutting blade or nylon trimmer for
chipping, cracks, deformation or excessive wear.
For more information, see
Inspection and maintenance
.
3. Marking the hazard area
A circular area within a radius of 15 meters of the marchine is the
hazard area. When necessary, mark the area with yellow warning
rope and post a warning sign.
4. Removing obstacles from the work area
Before starting operation, remove any rocks, pieces of rope, metal
strips, and other obstacles that can become entangled with rotating
parts of the machine from the work area. Mark any hard stationary
objects so that the operator can avoid them.
5. Holding the brushcutter
NOTE
See
Section Wearing the Harness
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Hold the brushcutter on the right side of your body.
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Before starting the engine, put on the harness correctly,
attach the brushcutter to the harness, and stand in the correct
brushcutter holding stance.
6. Starting the engine
NOTE
See
Section Starting and Stopping the Engine
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In some cases the cutting blade or nylon trimmer can suddenly
begin rotating when the engine is started. Provide a safe
distance around the cutting blade or nylon trimmer before
starting the engine.
•
Make sure that no bystanders are within 15 meters before
starting the engine.
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Place the machine on flat solid ground before starting the
engine.
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Make sure the cutting blade or nylon trimmer is not in contact
with the ground or any other object.
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Ensure the blade is securely tightened before use.
7. Safety Precautions
•
Hold the machine securely with both hands. Grip the control
handle with your right hand; grip the other handle with your left
hand.
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To maintain a stable posture, adopt a stance wider than
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shoulder width.
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Maintain a firm footing.
•
Shut off the engine if abnormal noise or vibration occurs, if an
emergency occurs, or when putting down the machine.
•
If someone calls out or otherwise interrupts you while working,
always shut off the engine before turning around.
8. Special precautions when two or more machines are in use
When two or more machines are in use simultaneously, it is
essential that all operators use extreme care to maintain a safe
distance from each other, constantly look around, and always
remain aware of presence of the other operators to ensure safe
operation.
9. Blade thrust
If a running blade hits a hard stationary object such as a tree, rock,
or wall, the cutting blade can kick back violently in a phenomenon
known as blade thrust. When blade thrust occurs, the reaction can
swing the cutting blade violently in an unexpected direction, creating
a high risk of injury. To avoid blade thrust, strictly observe the
following:
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Before starting work, check for hard stationary objects such
as trees, rocks, or walls that can cause blade thrust. Mark any
hard stationary objects so that the operator can avoid them.
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Do not use an excessively dull cutting blade.
10. Cutting pattern
11. Fuel Handling Precautions
DANGER
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Do not operate the machine near open flame or spilled fuel.
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Do not refuel while the engine is running or while the engine is
still hot after shutting off the machine.
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Do not refuel while smoking.
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Thoroughly wipe away any spilled fuel after refueling.
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Start the engine at a location at least 3 meters away from the
refueling area or the fuel container. Fuel is highly inflammable,
and a fire can lead to death or severe injury.
12. Exhaust Gas Precautions
DANGER
Do not run the engine in a room or in any confined area
where exhaust emissions can accumulate. Doing so can
result in an accumulation of carbon monoxide and other
poisonous gases that can cause death or severe poisoning.
13. Cutting Blade Precautions
DANGER
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Do not approach the running blade or nylon trimmer with your
hand or foot.
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If long grass or any other object becomes entangled in the
cutting blade or nylon trimmer, shut off the engine and wait for
the cutting blade or nylon trimmer to stop completely.
•
Wear heavy-duty gloves and use caution when handling the
stopped blade. The cutting blade is very sharp and can cause
death or severe injury.
14. The Hazard Area
WARNING
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Do not operate the device within 15 meters of a child, animal,
or bystander. Consider a 15-meter radius around the device to
be a “hazard area.”
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If someone approaches the hazard area, immediately shut off
the engine. A running machine can eject debris or gravel at a
speed that can cause death or severe injury.
15. Limit your worktime
WARNING
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Do not operate the machine for more than 2 hours a day.
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Rest for 10 to 20 minutes after every 30 to 40 minutes of
operation.
Continuing to operate the brush cutting without a break can result in
excessive fatigue. The resulting loss of attentiveness can lead to an
accident or problems with your fingers or hands. If you experience
any abnormal symptoms such as pain, discomfort, or paralysis of
the fingers or hand, immediately stop operating the machine and
seek medical attention.
16. Avoiding Electric Shock
WARNING
Never touch the spark plug cap or high-voltage wire while the
device is running. Doing so can result in a high-voltage electric
shock that can cause death or severe
injury.
17. Avoiding Burns
CAUTION
Never touch the muffler, muffler cover, exhaust pipe, cylinder or
cylinder head while the machine is running or immediately after
operation, as they become very hot.
Doing so can cause burns.
Ensuring Safe Operation
CAUTION
To ensure safety, strictly observe the following instructions. Failure to
do so can lead to personal injury or severe damage to the machine.
1. Uses of the cutting blade and nylon trimmer
The brushcutter can be used with either the cutting blade
or nylon trimmer.
Blade
The cutting blade can be used to cut various types of
grass.
