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CORRECT HANDLING OF MACHINE
Attachment of shoulder strap
–Adjust the strap length so that the cutter blade will be kept parallel with the
ground.
Detachment
–In an emergency, push the notches (1) at both sides, and you can detach
the machine from you.
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the machine at this time. Do not
allow the machine to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work
vicinity.
WARNING: Failure to maintain complete control of the machine at all could
result in serious bodily injury or DEATH.
POINTS IN OPERATION AND HOW TO STOP
Observe the applicable accident prevention regulations.
Starting
Move at least 3m away from the place of refuelling. Place the brush cutter on a clean piece of ground taking care that the cutting tool does
not come into contact with the ground or any other objects.
Cold start
For machine with U Handle or Loop Handle
–Push the I-O switch (1) in the direction shown by the arrow.
–First place the machine on the ground.
–Give a gentle push on the primer pump (2) repeatedly (7-10 times) until fuel
comes into the primer pump.
–Push the choke button (3) to the position “ ”.
–Firmly hold the clutch case by your left hand, as illustrated.
–Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt and continue with a smart
pull.
–Do not pull out the starter rope to its full extent and do not allow the starter
handle to be retracted without control, but ensure that it is retracted slowly.
–Repeat the starting operation until initial ignitions are heard.
–When the engine start, return the choke button to “ ”. Please note that the
choke button will return to “ ”position automatically when the throttle lever
is operated and the throttle is opened.
(1)
Hanger