Safety; Operator Safety; Trimmer/Brushcutter Safety; Fuel Safety - Maruyama B42L Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur

Safety

Operator Safety

1. Read and understand this Owner's/ Operator's
Manual before using this product. Be thoroughly
familiar with the proper use of this product.
2. Never allow children to operate the Trimmer/
Brushcutter. It is not a toy. Never allow adults to
operate the unit without f irst reading the
Owner's/ Operator's Manual.
3. Always wear eye protection that complies with ANSI
(American National Standards Institute) Z87-1.
4. Always wear hearing protection.
5. Always wear heavy, long pants, a long sleeved
shirt, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
6. Never operate this Trimmer/Brushcutter when
you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medication.
7. Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can cause death.
8. Keep handles clean of oil, fuel and dirt.

Trimmer/Brushcutter Safety

1. Make sure the Trimmer/Brushcutter is assembled
correctly and that the Cutting attachment is cor-
rectly installed and securely fastened as instructed
in the Assembly section.
2. Inspect the Trimmer/Brushcutter before each use.
Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and tightened
securely. Follow the maintenance instructions
beginning on page US-20.
3. Make sure the cutting head does not rotate at
engine idle speed. Refer to Idle Speed Adjustment,
page US-20.
4. Inspect the cutting head and replace any parts that
are cracked, chipped or damaged before using the
Trimmer/Brushcutter.
5. Make sure the debris shield is installed and posi-
tioned correctly before using the Trimmer/
Brushcutter.
6. Never use a cutting head or replacement parts that
are not approved by MARUYAMA.
7. Maintain the Trimmer/Brushcutter according to the
recommended maintenance intervals and pro-
cedures in the Maintenance section on page US- 20.
8. Shut off the engine and be certain the cutting head
has completely stopped rotating before inverting
the Trimmer/Brushcutter, performing maintenance
on or working on the machine.
9. If running problems or excessive vibration occur,
stop immediately and inspect the unit for the
cause. If the cause cannot be determined or is
beyond your ability to correct, return the Trimmer/
Brushcutter to your servicing dealer for repair.

Fuel Safety

1. Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled
and stored carefully. Use a container approved for
fuel to store gasoline and/ or fuel/oil mixture.
2. Mix and pour fuel outdoors, where there are no
sparks or flames.
3. Do not smoke near fuel or Trimmer/Brushcutter,
or while using the Trimmer/Brushcutter.
4. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling 1/4-1/2
in. (6mm-13mm) from the top of the tank.
5. Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
6. Move the Trimmer/Brushcutter at least 10ft. (3m)
away from the fueling location before starting the
engine.
10 ft. (3 m) minimum
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