Zenoah BK3420FL-EZ - Manual (Page 6)

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3. Safety Precautions
h. Never touch the muffler, spark plug, or other
metallic parts of the engine while the engine is
in operation or immediately after shutting down
the engine. Doing so may result in serious
burns.
i. When you finish cutting in one location and
wish to continue work in another spot, turn off
the engine and turn the unit as the blade faces
away from your body.
■ MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTION
a. Perform the maintenance and checking
operations described in this manual at regular
intervals. If any parts must be replaced or any
maintenance or repair work not described in
this manual must be performed, please contact
a representative from the store nearest
KOMATSU ZENOAH authorized servicing
dealer for assistance.
b. Under no circumstances should you ever take
apart the product or alter it in any way. Doing
so might result in the product becoming
damaged during operation or the product
becoming unable to operate properly.
c. Always be sure to turn off the engine before
performing any maintenance or checking
procedures.
d. When sharpening, removing, or reattaching the
blade, be sure to wear thick, sturdy gloves and
use only proper tools and equipment to prevent
injury.
e. When replacing blade or any other parts or
when replacing the oil or any lubricants, always
be sure to use only KOMATSU ZENOAH
products or products which have been certified
by KOMATSU ZENOAH for use with the
product.
the operator can lose control of the unit which
can cause serious or fatal injury.
Avoid kickback, observe the safety precautions
below strictly.
1. Keep the cutting blades clear of fances, posts,
wires, and rocks to prevent kickback and
damage to the blades.
2. When using your product, do not grip other
parts except the handles.
3. When using your product, never take your eyes
off. If you need to, place the throttle into the
idling position.
4. When using your product, 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 product 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 handles of the product 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.