Zenoah YM415FW - Manual (Page 5)

Cutting work
• By using the shoulder strap, hang the unit on your right side. Adjust the strap length so
that the cutting head may become parallel to the ground. (F13)
■ SWIVEL LOCK
a) When the unit is not hung down with the harness, as in transportation, use the swivel
lock to prevent the engine from roll down.
b) To lock the swivel, thrn the wing nut (F14-1) clockwise.
c) For normal operation, keep the wing nut loose.
• Choose a suitable recommended cutting attachment according to the object to be cut.
(F15) Never use other cutting attachement not approved by YANMAR S.P.
■ WHEN USING A METAL BLADE
1. Check the bolt to fasten the blade and be sure the bolt has no fault, and no abrasion.
2. Be sure that the blade and the holder have been fastened according to instruction and
the blade turns smoothly without abnormal noise.
• The rotating parts fastened incorrectly may cause serious accident to the
operator.
■ CUTTING METHOD
(a) Use the front left side for cutting.
(b) Guide the blade from your right to left with it tilted slightly to your left. (F16)
(c) When mowing a wide area, start working from your left end to avoid interference of cut
grass.
(d) The blade may be seized by weeds if the engine speed is too low, or the blade cuts too
deep into weeds. Adjust the engine speed and cutting depth according to the condition
of object.
• For your health and to prevent the risk from vibration, refrain from working for a long
time at the cold temperature.
■ WHEN USING A NYLON LINE HEAD
1. Guide the head from your left to right to let the cut grass be thrown away from you.
(F22)
2. Always do cutting with the engine running at full throttle.
3. Use only the tip of the oine for cutting, and allow it to trim at its own pace.
WARNING
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F15
F13
F15
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