Transport; Fuel Safety - RedMax BCZ250S Mode D'emploi

5. For safe operation
5. Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
6. Always hold the machine with both hands.
Hold the machine on the right side of your
body.
7. Keep the cutting attachment below waist
level.
8. The engine must be switched off before
moving.
9. Never put the machine down with the
engine running unless you have it in clear
sight.
WARNING
Neither the operator of the machine nor
anyone else may attempt to remove the
cut material while the engine is running or
the cutting equipment is rotating, as this
can result in serious injury.
Stop the engine and cutting equipment
before you remove material that has
wound around the blade shaft as
otherwise there is a risk of injury. The
bevel gear can get hot during use and
may remain so for a while afterwards. You
could get burnt if you touch it.
WARNING
Watch out for thrown objects. Always
wear approved eye protection. Never lean
over the cutting attachment guard.
Stones, rubbish, etc. can be thrown up
into the eyes causing blindness or serious
injury.
Keep unauthorised persons at a distance.
Children, animals, onlookers and helpers
should be kept outside the safety zone of
15 m. Stop the machine immediately if
anyone approaches. Never swing the
machine around without first checking
behind you to make sure no-one is within
the safety zone.

■ 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.
BCZ250S/BCZ260S/BCZ260TS

■ 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
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.
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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