Zenoah BC3500DWM - Manual (Page 7)

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place so as to ensure that neither
the cutting attachment nor the
throttle trigger come into contact
with any obstacle when the en-
gine starts.
WARNING
Never place the throttle trigger
into the high-speed position when
starting the engine.
3. After starting the engine, check
to make sure that the cutting at-
tachment stops rotating when the
throttle trigger is moved fully back
to its original position. If it contin-
ues to rotate even after the throt-
tle trigger has been moved fully
back, turn off the engine and take
the unit to your authorized ZE-
NOAH servicing dealer for re-
pair.
USING THE PRODUCT
IMPORTANT
Cut only materials recommended by
the manufacturer. And use only for
tasks explained in the manual.
1. Grip the handles firmly with both
hands using your whole hand.
Place your feet slightly apart
(slightly further apart than the
width of your shoulders) so that
your weight is distributed evenly
across both legs, and always be
sure to maintain a steady, even
posture while working.
2. Keep cutting attachment below
waist level.
3. Maintain the speed of the engine
at the level required to perform
cutting work, and never raise the
speed of the engine above the
level necessary.
4. If the unit starts to shake or vi-
brate, turn off the engine and
check the whole unit. Do not use
it until the trouble has been prop-
erly corrected.
5. Keep all parts of your body away
from rotating cutting attachment
and hot surfaces.
6. Never touch the muffler, spark
plug, or other metallic parts of the
engine while the engine is in op-
eration or immediately after shut-
ting down the engine. Doing so
BEFORE STARTING
THE ENGINE
1. The area within a perimeter of
15 m of the person using the
product should be considered a
hazardous area into which no one
should enter. If necessary, yellow
warning rope, warning signs
should be placed around the
perimeter of the area. When work
is to be performed simultane-
ously by two or more persons,
care should also be taken to
constantly look around or other-
wise check for the presence and
locations of other people working
so as to maintain a distance be-
tween each person sufficient to
ensure safety.
2. Check the condition of working
area to avoid any accident by
hitting hidden obstacles such as
stumps, stones, cans, or broken
glass.
IMPORTANT
Remove any obstacle before begin-
ning work.
3. Inspect the entire unit for loose
fasteners and fuel leakage. Make
sure that the cutting attachment
is properly installed and securely
fastened.
4. Be sure to attach the cutting at-
tachment guard securely in place,
or you may get serious injury.
5. Always use the harness. Adjust
the harness for comfort before
starting the engine. The harness
should be adjusted so the left
hand can comfortably hold the
handlebar grip approximately
waist high.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Keep bystanders and animals at
least 15 m (50 ft) away from the
operating point. If you are ap-
proached, immediately stop the
engine.
2. The product is equipped with a
centrifugal clutch mechanism, so
the cutting attachment begins to
rotate as soon as the engine is
started by putting the throttle trig-
ger into the start position. When
starting the engine, place the
product onto the ground in a flat
clear area and hold it firmly in
5. For safe operation