Safety Instructions; Preparation - Honda UMK425E Guide D'utilisation

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For your own safety and operating comfort, it is highly recommended
that you read this manual in full.
Pay attention to these symbols and their meaning:
Indicates a high risk of severe personal injury or death if
instructions are not followed.
CAUTION:
• Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if
instructions are not followed.
NOTE : Source of usefull information.
This symbol warns you to be especially careful when
performing specific operations. See the safety
instructions on the following pages with reference to
the point or points indicated in the box.
SAFETY
TRAINING
A1. Carefully read the instructions in this manual. Before using your
brushcutter, familiarize yourself with how to use it correctly
and with its controls. Make sure you know how to stop the
engine quickly.
A2. Use the brushcutter for its intended purpose, i.e.:
- Cutting grass with the flexible cutting means along flower beds,
shrubberies, walls, fences or lawns and to finish borders after
mowing with a lawnmower.
- For cutting tall weeds and brush the cutting means (3-tooth).
- Using it for any other purpose could be dangerous or result in
damage to the machine.
A3. Do not allow children or anyone unfamiliar with the
instructions to use the brushcutter. Local legislation may
stipulate operator age restrictions.
A4. Do not use the brushcutter in the following circumstances:
- When there are people, especially children, or pets nearby.
Comply with the safety perimeter of at least 15m (49ft) between
the machine and anyone who may be in the vicinity. The
brushcutter is to be operated by one person only.
- Never use the machine in cases of fatigue or illness of the
user, or after consumption of medications, drugs, alcohol or
dangerous substances which might interfere with his ability
regarding reflexes and concentration.
- Never operate the machine if there is a risk of adverse weather
such as lightning or a storm, stop operation.
- If a flexible cutting means is used, make sure that the guard
extension and the line cutter blade are correctly in place in
order to ensure correct line length.
- If safety devices such as the cutting attachment guard are
missing or if the guard is damaged.
A5. Never attempt to modify the brushcutter. It can cause an accident as
well as damage to the brushcutter and appliances. Tampering with the
engine voids the EU type-approval of this engine.
• Do not connect an extension to the muffler.
• Do not modify the intake system.
A6. Remember that the owner or operator is responsible for any
accidents or risks to third parties and their property.
A7. The brushcutter is equipped with safety devices that must never
be modified or removed, otherwise the warranty may be void and
the manufacturer released from any liability. Always check that
the safety devices work before using the machine.
2 EN

PREPARATION

B1. When using the machine, always wear safety shoes that are strong
and non-slip and long trousers. Do not use the machine with bare
feet or wearing open shoes. Avoid wearing chains, bracelets or
baggy clothes with loose parts or with lacing or neck ties. Long
hair must be tied back. Always wear an anti-noise helmet.
B2. Make a thorough inspection of the area to be cleared and remove
any objects which could be thrown up by the machine (stones,
pieces of wood, wire, bones, etc.).
B3. WARNING: DANGER!
Petrol is extremely flammable.
- Store fuel in specially designed containers.
- Refuel the machine outdoors only, with the engine switched
off. Do not smoke during refuelling or while handling fuel.
- Never remove the fuel filler cap or fill up the fuel tank when
the engine is running or while it is still hot.
- Do not start the engine in the presence of spilled fuel. Move
the brushcutter away from the area and avoid creating any
source of ignition until the fuel has evaporated and vapours
have dispersed.
- Make sure that the caps are securely fitted on the fuel tank and on
the fuel can.
B4. Replace faulty exhaust mufflers.
B5. Each time the machine is used, before starting, perform a general
inspection and check, in particular, all attachments, cutting
assemblies, deflectors and mounting bolts to make sure that
they are not worn, damaged or loose. Always check that the gas
throttle trigger and the Stop button operate correctly.
Make sure the machine is in perfect condition for safe operation:
- Make no changes to the control and safety devices.
- Check the tightness of the fuel system.
- Check the tightness of the ignition wire contact on the spark
plug. A loose contact may cause a spark burst and cause a fire.
- Make sure the handles are clean and dry, free of oil and other
soiling.
B6. Check that the handles and harness attachment point are
correctly positioned and that the machine is properly balanced.
The correct positions and adjustments are specified in the
section on "Preliminary preparation and checks" in this manual.
B7. Adjust the idle speed so that the cutting attachment stops
turning when the throttle control is released.
B8. Install the cutting means cover on the blade type cutter during
removal and installation operations.
- Turn the engine switch to the Stop position and remove the
spark plug cap.
- Wear gloves during this operation.
B9. Start the machine and accelerate to full speed. Release the
accelerator and check that the cutter stops and remains
stationary. If the cutter rotates when the accelerator is at
tickover, check the carburettor tickover adjustment.