PLP BCH25 - Brushcutter Operating Position

Brushcutter Operation
Brushcutter Operating Position
Before using the Brushcutter, check the following:
1. The operator must be wearing the shoulder hanging Strap
attached to the Brushcutter, and the Brushcutter must be on
the operator’s right side.
2. The operator’s right hand should be holding the right-hand
horn handle grip, with his or her fingers on the throttle trigger.
3. The left hand should be holding the left-hand horn handle
grip with the fingers and thumb fully enclosed around the grip.
4. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to
return to idle speed when not cutting.
5. Stop the Brushcutter engine when moving between work
sites.
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WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・Foreign objects can be thrown by Brushcutter.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・Contact with thrown objects can cause personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・Never operate the Brushcutter without the blade guard in place.
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CAUTION
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Read the Safety instructions beginning on page 2 concerning proper use of the Brushcutter.
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WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・Without the shoulder hanging Strap installed, the Brushcutter blade can produce side
thrust which can expose the operator and bystanders to blade contact.
・If the Brushcutter is not correctly positioned on the operator’s right side, the blade can
produce side thrust which can expose the operator and bystanders to blade contact.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・Contact with the Brushcutter blade can cause severe personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・Never operate the Brushcutter without installing and using the shoulder hanging strap.
・Always operate the Brushcutter with the unit on your right side.