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4.4 Start and Stop
The trimmer/brush cutter is operated by the powerhead.
Refer to the powerhead manual.
4.4.1 Start
The
trimmer/brush cutter
must only be started and operated by one person.
* Operation by more than one person increases the likelihood of mishandling and
resulting injury.
For starting the trimmer/brush cutter, refer to the powerhead manual.
4.4.2 Stop
When the throttle trigger is released, the engine power will decrease, and the cutting head or blade will
come to a stop. However, it will not stop immediately after the throttle trigger is released, but instead will
continue to turn for a short while (flywheel effect).
Maintain proper control until the blade has come to a complete stop.
Refer to the powerhead manual for details.
4.5 Precautions for Operation
When operating the trimmer/brush cutter, observe the following, as well as “1.2 General Precautions”.
■ General
● The trimmer/brush cutter is not insulated against electric shock. Have a person qualified for electric work
remove wires and cables. If there are still wires or cables not removable, do not operate the trimmer/
brush cutter.
●
Do not cut any materials other than grass, weeds and shrubs.
●
Keep the cutting-line head from hitting hard foreign materials such as rocks, concrete, tree stub etc.
●
When using the grass cutting steel blade (option), avoid stones and stumps. They could cause
the
blade
t
o bounce back in an unexpected direction
, or the grass cutting steel blade (option) edge and stones,
etc. could be scattered, resulting in
injury.
●
If bystanders and pets are approached during operation, stop the operation immediately.
There is a risk
of injury to bystanders and pets being hit by blades
bounced back
in an unexpected direction
.
●
There is still a risk of injury by thrown object even if bystanders keep a distance of 50 ft (15 m) or more.
They should be encouraged to wear eye protection.
●
Always stop the engine when leaving the trimmer/brush cutter.
●
Never remove the grass debris shield and/or line when using a cutting-line head. Doing so will cause
clutch overload and rapid wear, which is not covered under warranty.