Safety; Operator Safety; Trimmer Safety; Fuel Safety - Maruyama B230C Manual Del Propietário

Safety

Operator Safety

1. Read and understand this Owner's/Operator's
Manual before using this product. Be thoroughly
familiar with the proper use of this product.
2. Never allow children to operate the Trimmer. It is
not a toy. Never allow adults to operate the unit
without first reading the Owner's/Operator's
Manual.
3. Always wear eye protection that complies with ANSI
(American National Standards Institute) Z87-1.
4. Always wear hearing protection.
5. Always wear heavy, long pants, a long sleeved
shirt, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing,
jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
6. Never operate this Trimmer when you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
7. Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can cause death.
8. Keep handles clean of oil, fuel and dirt.

Trimmer Safety

1. Make sure the Trimmer is assembled correctly
and that the Cutting attachment is correctly
installed and securely fastened as instructed in the
Assembly section.
2. Inspect the Trimmer before each use. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure
all fasteners are in place and tightened securely.
Follow the maintenance instructions beginning on
page US-17.
3. Make sure the cutting head does not rotate at
eng i ne id le speed. Refer to Id le Speed
Adjustment, page US-17.
4. Inspect the cutting head and replace any parts that
are cracked, chipped or damaged before using the
Trimmer.
5. Make sure the debris shield is installed and
positioned correctly before using the Trimmer.
6. Never use a cutting head or replacement parts that
are not approved by MARUYAMA.
7. Ma i nt a i n t he Tr i m me r a c c ord i ng t o t he
recommended maintenance intervals and procedures
in the Maintenance section on page US- 17.
8. Shut off the engine and be certain the cutting head
has completely stopped rotating before inverting
the Trimmer, performing maintenance on or
working on the machine.
9. If running problems or excessive vibration occur,
stop immediately and inspect the unit for the
cause. If the cause cannot be determined or is
beyond your ability to correct, return the Trimmer
to your servicing dealer for repair.
10. The Exhaust gases are extremely hot. Keep
flammable materials and objects at least 3ft. (1m)
away from the direction that the exhaust gases are
coming out of the muffler. Do not cover the
exhaust gases with any items. There is a high risk
of materials and objects catching fire and getting
burned.
11. During the operation and idling of the unit, the
engine is very hot. Also, for a while after the
engine stops, the engine is still hot. Do not place
the engine near flammable materials such as dried
grass. There is a high risk of materials catching
fire.

Fuel Safety

1. Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled
and stored carefully. Use a container approved for
fuel to store gasoline and/or fuel/oil mixture.
2. Mix and pour fuel outdoors, where there are no
sparks or flames.
3. Do not smoke near fuel or Trimmer, or while
using the Trimmer.
4. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling 1/4-1/2
in. (6 mm-13 mm) from the top of the tank.
5. Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
6. Move the Trimmer at least 10 ft. (3 m) away from
the fueling location before starting the engine.
7. Do not remove the fuel tank cap while the engine
is running, or right after stopping the engine.
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