5. For safe operation
equipment, CLEAN UP!
■Transport
1.Drain the fuel from the fuel tank before transporting or storing the product.
2.When
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.
■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.
■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.
■Avoid noise problem
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.
■For protecting your body from vibration
WARNING
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
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.
■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.
Check and follow the local regulations as to sound level and hours of operations for the product.
WARNING
The metallic parts and engine cover reach high temperatures immediately after
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.
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