Trimmer/Brushcutter Operating Safety - Maruyama B42L Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur

7. Do not remove the fuel tank cap while the engine
is running, or right after stopping the engine.
8. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
9. Drain the tank and run the engine dry before stor-
ing the unit.
10. Store fuel and Trimmer/Brushcutter away from
open flame, sparks and excessive heat. Make sure
fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, furnaces, electric motors, etc.
Trimmer/ Brushcutter Operating
Safety
1. TH IS TR I M M ER BRUSHCUTTER CA N
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES. Read the instruc-
tions carefully. Be familiar with all controls and
the proper use of the Trimmer/Brushcutter.
2. Make sure the Ø3.5 or Ø6 mm pin has been
removed from the gearcase and boss adapter
before you start the engine.
3. Avoid using the Brushcutter near rocks, gravel,
stones and similar material which can become
dangerous projectiles.
4. Inspect your work area before you begin. Remove
objects such as broken glass, nails, wire and rocks
which can become dangerous projectiles if thrown
by the Trimmer/Brushcutter. Remove string, rope
or similar materials which can become entangled
in the cutting head.
5. Keep children, bystanders and animals outside a
50ft. (15m) radius from the operator and Trimmer/
Brushcutter.
50 ft. (15 m) Minimum
6. If you are approached while operating the
Trimmer/Brushcutter, stop the engine and cutting
head rotation.
7. Never allow children to operate the Trimmer/
Brushcutter.
8. Use the Trimmer/Brushcutter only in daylight or
good artificial light.
9. Never operate the Trimmer/Brushcutter without
proper guards or other protective safety devices in
place.
10. Always keep the Trimmer/Brushcutter on the
right side of your body.
11. Do not raise the cutting head above waist level.
12. Do not put hands or feet near or under any rotat-
ing parts. Keep clear at all times. Keep all parts of
your body away from the rotating cutting attach-
ment and hot surfaces such as the muffler.
13. When cutting heavy brush or small trees, always
move the Brushcutter from right to left to prevent
kick-back .
No Kick-back Zone
Direction of Motion
14. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
15. Use the right tool for the job. Do not use the
Trimmer/Brushcutter for any job that is not rec-
ommended by MARUYAMA.
— US-8 —
Direction of Motion
CORRECT
DANGER – Kick-back Zone
INCORRECT