3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
■KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•A dangerous reaction may occur when the spinning blade contacts a solid object in the critical area. It is called Kick back. As a result, the operator can lose control of the unit which can cause serious or fatal injury.
Avoid kickback, observe the safety precautions below strictly.
1.Before beginning work, clear your working area and remove grasses around the obstacles.
2.When using your brushcutter, do not grip other parts except the handles.
3.When using your brushcutter, never take your eyes off. If you need to, place the throttle into the idling position.
4.When using your brushcutter, do not let the unit get closer to your feet nor raise the unit above your waist.
■NOTES ON TRANSPORTATION
a.Make sure the appropriate blade cover is in place.
b.When transporting by car, fix the unit firmly using a rope. Do not transport by bicycle or motorbike because it is dangerous.
c.Never transport the brushcutter over rough roads over long distances without first removing all fuel from the fuel tank, as doing so might cause fuel to leak from the tank.
■OPERATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
a.Grip the handle and grip of the brushcutter firmly with both hands. If you suspend the work, place the throttle into the idling position.
b.Always be sure to maintain a steady, even posture while working.
c.Maintain the speed of the engine at the level required to perform cutting work, and never raise the speed of the engine above the level necessary.
d.If the grass gets caught in the blade during operation, or if you need to check the unit or refuel the tank, always be sure to turn off the engine.
e.If the blade touches a hard object like a stone, immediately stop the engine and check if something is wrong with the blade. If so, replace the blade by new one.
f.If someone calls out while working ,always be sure to turn off the engine before turning around.
g.Never touch the spark plug or plug cord while the engine is in operation. Doing so may result in being subjected to an electrical shock.
h.Never touch the muffler, spark plug, or other metallic parts of the engine while the engine is in operation or
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