SRTZ260F
5. For safe operation
contain dangerous carbon monoxide.
10. Never to touch the spark plug or plug cord
while the engine is in operation Doing so
may result in being subjected to an
electrical shock.
11.Never to touch the muffler, spark plug,
other metallic parts of the engine or
engine cover while the engine is in
operation or immediately after shutting
down the engine. These metallic parts
and engine cover reach high
temperatures during operation and doing
so could result in serious burns.
12.To reduce the risk of injury associated
with contacting rotating parts, stop the
engine before installing or removing
attachments. Always disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance or
accessing movable parts.
■ Before use
1. Each time before starting the engine,
inspect the entire unit to see if every part
is in good order and is securely tightened
in place. If any damage is found in the fuel
line, the exhaust system, or the ignition
wiring, do not use the product until it has
been repaired.
IMPORTANT
Remove any obstacle before beginning work.
■ Starting the engine
1. Keep bystanders and animals at least 50
feet (15 meters) away from the operating
point. If you are approached, immediately
stop the engine.
2. The product is equipped with centrifugal
clutch mechanism, so the cutting
attachment could move as soon as the
engine is started. When starting the
engine, place the product onto the ground
in a flat clear area and hold it firmly in
place so as to ensure that neither the
cutting part nor the throttle come into
contact with any obstacle when the engine
starts.
WARNING
Make sure the throttle is at idle position.
Never place the throttle into the high
speed position or half throttle position
(throttle lock position) when starting the
engine.
3. After starting the engine, check to make
sure that the cutting attachment stops
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moving when the throttle is moved fully
back to its original position (idle position). If
it continues to move even after the throttle
has been moved fully back, turn off the
engine and take the unit to your authorized
RedMax servicing dealer for repair.
■ Using the product
IMPORTANT
Cut only materials recommended by the
manufacturer. And use only for tasks
explained in the manual.
1. 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.
2. If you detect abnormal vibration or noise
during operation, promptly stop the product
and check whether something has broken.
If a breakedown has occurred, do not
operate the product until the problem is
fixed.
3. Keep all parts of your body away from
moving cutting attachment.
4. Guard against hazardous situations at all
times. Warn adults to keep pets and
children away from the area. Be careful if
you are approached. Injury may result from
flying debris.
5. If someone calls out or otherwise interrupts
you while working, always be sure to turn
off the engine before turning around.
6. After using the product and other
equipment, CLEAN UP!
■ 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.
■ 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