Working Techniques; General Working Instructions - RedMax BCZ350S Mode D'emploi

BCZ350S

7. Working techniques

■ General working instructions

IMPORTANT
This section describes the basic safety precautions for working
with brush cutters and trimmers.
If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to
proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your
service workshop.
Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability.
You must understand the difference between forestry clearing,
grass clearing and grass trimming before use.
■ Basic safety rules
1. Look around you:
• To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect
your control of the machine.
• To ensure that people, animals, etc., do not come into contact
with the cutting attachment or loose objects that are thrown out
by the cutting attachment.
• CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are able to call
for help in the event of an accident.
2. Inspect the working area. Remove all loose objects, such as
stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string, etc. that could be
thrown out or become wrapped around the cutting attachment.
3. Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog,
heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad
weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy
ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc.
4. Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area
around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches,
ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take great
care when working on sloping ground.
5. Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.
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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. Switch off the engine before moving to another area. Fit the
transport guard before carrying or transporting the equipment
any distance.
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 noone is
within the safety zone.