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5. For safe operation
equipment, CLEAN UP!
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Transport
1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank before
transporting or storing the product.
2. When hand-carrying the product, cover
over the cutting part, lift up the product and
carry it paying attention to the blade.
3. Secure the unit carefully to prevent
movement when it is transported.
4. A unit that receives a strong shock during
transport and unloading may malfunction.
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Fuel safety
1. Always use caution when handling fuel. It
is highly flammable. Wipe up all spills,
screw the fuel cap back tightly, and then
move the product at least 10 feet (3
meters) from the fueling point before
starting the engine.
2. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame
(i.e. smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel
is mixed, poured, or stored.
3. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the product.
4. Do not refuel a hot engine.
5. Do not refuel a running engine.
6. Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil
or fuel mixture.
7. Always store fuel in an approved container
designed for that purpose.
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Storage
1. Always store the product and fuel so that
there is no risk of leakages or fumes
coming into contact with sparks or naked
flames from electrical equipment, electric
moters, relays/switches, boilers and the
like.
2. When storing the product, the fuel tank
should be emptied.
3. When storing the product, choose a space
indoors free from moisture and out of the
reach of children.
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Avoid noise problem
Check and follow the local regulations as to
sound level and hours of operations for the
product.
1. Operate power equipment only at
reasonable hours not early in the morning
or late at night when people might be
disturbed. Comply with times listed in local
ordinances.
IMPORTANT
2. To reduce sound levels, limit the number of
pieces of equipment used at any one time.
3. Operate the product at the lowest possible
throttle speed to do the job.
4. Check your equipment before operation,
especially the muffler, air intakes and air
filters.
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For protecting your body from vibration
Prolonged use of the product, exposing
the operater to vibrations and cold may
produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's
phenomenon), which symptoms are
tingling and burning sensations followed
by loss of color and numbness in the
fingers.
All factors which contribute to whitefinger
disease are not known, but cold weather,
smoking diseases or physical conditions
as well as long periods of exposure to
vibration are mentioned as factors. In
order to reduce the risk of whitefinger
disease, the following precautions are
strongly recommended.
a: Keep your body warm. Never use the
product during rains.
b: Wear thick anti-vibration gloves.
c: Take more than 5 minutes of break in
warm place frequently.
d: Maintain a firm grip at all times, but do not
squeeze the handles with constant,
excessive pressures.
e: If you feel discomfort, redness and swelling
of your fingers or any other part of your
body, see a doctor before getting worse.
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Maintenance
1. In order to maintain your product in proper
working order, perform the maintenance
and checking operations described in the
manual at regular intervals.
2. Always be sure to turn off the engine and
disconnect the spark plug before
performing any maintenance or checking
procedures.
The metallic parts and engine cover reach
high temperatures immediately after
stopping the engine.
3. Examine the product at intervals for loose
fasteners and rusted or damaged parts.
Use special care around the fuel line, the
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