Zenoah BK4310FL User Manual

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■ 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

3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS