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If you experience discomfort, redness and swelling of the
fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your
physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration
• Always wear ear protection, as being exposed to loud noise
for long time can result in diminished hearing or even loss
of hearing. Total face and head protection must be worn to
prevent bodily injury from either slipping or falling into
shrubbery, branches,or bushes.
• Wear no-slip heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on
the brush cutter handle. Gloves also reduce the transmission of
machine vibration to your hands
Before Starting the engine
1. Take a careful look around to make sure that there are no
obstacles within a radius of 15m around the brush cutter.
2. Place the body of the brush cutter onto the ground in a flat
clear area and hold it firmly in place to ensure that the blades
will not contact anything when the engine starts.
3. Place the trigger grip in the START position when starting the
engine. Do not start the engine at full speed. (See STARTING
THE ENGINE, page 8.)
4. After starting the engine, if the blades continue to rotate when
the trigger grip has been released to the idle position, turn off
the engine and check that the trigger grip cable is functioning
correctly.
KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A dangerous reaction may occur if the spinning blade
contacts a solid object. It is called kick back. As a
result, the operator can lose control of the unit, resulting
in a serious accident.
To avoid kick back, observe the following safety precautions:
1. Before beginning work, check your working area and remove
any obstacles.
2. Grip your brushcutter only by the handles.
3. When using your brushcutter, always look closely at where you
are cutting. If you need to look away, set the engine to idling
speed.
4. When the engine is running, always keep the cutter head well
away from your feet, and never lift it above waist level.
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Grip the brush cutter firmly with both hands, using the correct\
hand positions. When not cutting, set the engine speed to
idling.
2. Always be sure to maintain a safe footing while working.
3. Run the engine no faster than the speed required to cut cleanly.
4. If grass gets caught in the blade during operation, or if you
need to check the unit or refuel the tank, always be sure to turn
off the engine.
5. If the blade touches a hard object like a stone, immediately
stop the engine and check the blade. If necessary, replace the
blade by new one.
6. If someone calls out while you are working, always be
sure to turn off the engine before turning around.
7. Never touch the spark plug or plug cord while the
engine is running. Doing so may result in receiving an
electrical shock.
8. Never touch the muffler, spark plug, or other metallic
parts of the engine while the engine is running or
immediately after shutting down the engine as serious
burns may result.
9. Stop the engine when moving from one work location
to another.
SAFETY MAINTENANCE
1. Perform the regular maintenance procedures described in
this manual. Repair and maintenance procedures other than
those detailed in this manual should be carried out only by an
authorised service dealer.
2. Under no circumstances should you take apart the brushcutter
or alter it in any way. Doing so can result in damage to the
machine, and may negate the manufacturer warranty.
3. Always be sure to turn off the engine before performing any
maintenance or checking procedures.
4. To prevent injury when sharpening, removing, or reattaching the
blade, be sure to wear thick, sturdy gloves and use only proper
tools and equipment.
5. When replacing the blade or any other parts, always be sure to
use only genuine MORRISON spares.
NOTES OF TRANSPORTATION
1. If a metal cutting blade is fitted, wrap it with a cloth to cover the
sharp cutting edges.
2. When transporting by car, fix the unit firmly using a rope. It is
dangerous to transport the brushcutter by cycle or motorcycle.
3. When travelling distances or over rough roads, fuel may spill
from the tank. To avoid this, empty the tank before the journey.
WORKING GEAR AND CLOTHING
1. When using your brush cutter, you
should wear long, close fitting trousers
and protective equipment as follows.
(1) Helmet
(2) Protection goggles or face protector
(3) Thick work gloves
(4) Non-slip-sole work boots
(5) Ear protectors
2. You should carry with you the following
things as appropriate.
A. Reserve fuel
B. A spare blade
C. Something to indicate your working area. (Yellow rope,
warning signs)
D. Hatchet or saw (for removal of obstacles)
3. Never use your brush cutter when barefoot or in sandals or
wearing trousers with loose cuffs.
FUEL HANDLING WARNING
1. The engine of this product is designed to run on a mixture of
highly flammable petrol and oil. Do not store cans of fuel or refill
the fuel tank in any place where there is a boiler, stove, wood
fire, electrical or welding sparks, or any other source of heat or
fire which might ignite the fuel.
2. Smoking while operating the brush cutter or refilling its fuel tank
is extremely dangerous. Always be sure to keep lit cigarettes
away from the brush cutter at all times.
3. When refilling the tank always turn off the engine first, wait for it
to cool, and take a careful look around to make sure that there
is nothing nearby which might ignite spilled fuel.
4. To avoid spilling fuel, always use a funnel when filling the fuel
tank.
5. If any fuel spillage occurs during refuelling, use a dry rag to
wipe up the spillage before starting the engine again.
6. After refuelling, screw the fuel cap back tightly onto the fuel
tank and then carry the brushcutter to a spot 3m or more away
from where it was refuelled before starting the engine.
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