Shindaiwa EC7500 Manuel D'utilisation page 4

Safety Precautions (continued)
WARNING!
Starting the Engine
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Start the engine at least 3 meters
away from a fueling location.
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When starting the engine, make sure
the cut-off wheel does not touch any
object or ground. As soon as the
engine starts, the cut-off wheel may
begin to rotate.
WARNING!
Kickback
■
Kickback may force the cut-off
wheel up and back toward the
operator lightning-fast.
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Kickback can occur whenever
the upper half of the cut-off wheel
touches an object. Never cut an
object using the upper half of the
cut-off wheel.
WARNING!
Inspection and Maintenance
■
Before performing any inspection,
maintenance, repair or cleaning
of the unit, make sure engine
and cut-off wheel are completely
stopped and cooled down.
■
Inspection and maintenance
operations should be done in a
well ventilated location and where
there are no combustibles nearby.
■
When replacing parts, always use
Shindaiwa genuine parts. Using
non-Shindaiwa genuine parts may
result in serious injury.
■
Inspection and maintenance
operations not mentioned in this
manual should be performed by an
authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
4
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Start the engine according to the
instructions in this manual. Start the
engine on a firm, stable surface. Make
sure the area is clear of bystanders.
Starting the engine must be done by
only one person without any assistance.
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The cut-off wheel should not rotate at
engine idle. If it does, reduce idle speed.
■
Never leave the unit running
unattended.
Figure 2
WARNING!
Transport and Storage
■
When carrying the unit, make
sure engine and cut-off wheel are
completely stopped.
■
Carry the unit with the front handle
and with cut-off wheel facing
rearward.
■
When storing the unit, make sure
the cut-off wheel is removed and
the unit is placed on a secure, dry
place.
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Keep the unit away from children.
■
When storing the unit for more than
a few days, empty the fuel tank
completely.
■
Store gasoline and mixed fuel in
a closed, dry place and where
combustibles are not nearby.
Figure 1
Always be aware of, and prepared for, kickback.
■
The cut-off wheel coasts for a
while after the engine is stopped.
Keep hold of the unit firmly until
the wheel stops completely and
then place it on the ground.
■
This unit must be operated below
chest level. Operating above chest
level may result in serious injury.
Figure 3
Start the engine at least 3 meters
from a fueling location.
WARNING!
Stopping the Engine
WARNING!
Always operate below chest level.