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■ Check the Trimmer/Brush Cutter
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Make sure that the grass debris shield is securely installed in the appropriate position before starting the
operation.
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For grass cutting steel blade (option), make sure that it is sharp and not damaged. Replace if necessary.
A dull grass cutting steel blade (option) is more likely to snag and b
ounce back
unexpectedly
.
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Make sure that an appropriate grass debris shield is installed.
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A blade requires a different shield than the cutting attachment.
■ Check the Work Area
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Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string, which can be thrown or become
entangled in the cutting attachment in the work area before starting operation. Pay attention when
operating the trimmer/brush cutter near fences or poles.
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Keep away from fences, edges, cliffs and hard objects.
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Take extreme care when operating in a slippery location/environment. Also watch out for rough ground,
stumps, roots, ditches or holes which could cause you to trip or stumble. Do not use the trimmer/brush
cutter when it is raining.
● To prevent fire, do not use the trimmer/brush cutter in a place where there are flammable liquids.
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Take care when cutting where it is difficult to see the materials being cut because the blade is more
likely to bounce back in an unexpected direction
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■ In Emergency
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If the cutting head or blade is contacted with obstructions, immediately stop the engine. After the
cutting head or blade is completely stopped, check to see if the cutting head or blade is broken, bent or
cracked. If there is any failure, replace the cutting head or blade.
Also, check if the shaft tube is bent, broken or cracked. If there is any failure, contact your servicing
dealer.
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When removing the foreign objects wound around the cutting head or blade, gear case or grass debris
shield, be sure to stop the engine with the start/stop switch. Do not place your hands, etc. close to the
cutting head or blade while the engine is operating even if the cutting head or blade is not rotating.
When the throttle cable is gripped accidentally, the cutting head or blade will suddenly start rotating,
causing serious injury.
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If there is any problem, such as abnormal noise or vibration, stop the operation immediately and check
for the cause.
If anything abnormal is found, such as a blunt edge of the cutting head or blade, etc., make sure that no
part is cracked or missing. Even if the cutting head or blade has superficial cracks instead of damage or
wear, replace the cutting head or blade.
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In case of an abnormality, the trimmer/brush cutter can be released from the harness or shoulder
harness by using the quick release.