Operating Position; Adjusting The Angle Of The Blades - Maruyama EH23DSL Manual Del Propietário

Operating Position

Before using the Hedge Trimmer, check the following.
1. The Hedge trimmer should be on the operator's right
side.
2 The operator's right hand should be holding the shaft
grip, with his or her fingers on the throttle trigger.
The right arm should be slightly bent.
3. The left hand should be holding the shaft grip with
the fingers.
4. The Hedge Trimmer weight should be evenly
distributed between the arms.Before using the Hedge
tirimmer check the following:
CAUTION
• Do not touch the sharpened edges of the
cutting blades. The cutting blades are
extremely sharp and dangerous at all
times. Always wear gloves to help
protect your hands and fingers from
injur y.
5. Make sure the blades are moving (at least half th-
rottle) before actual cutting begins. The HedgeTrim-
mer performs best at full throttle.
6. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
7. Stop the engine when moving between work sites.
CAUTION
• The thickness of branches which may be
cut using this trimmer is limited to up
to appro-ximately 3/16". Never tr y to
cut branches thicker than this, as doing
so may result in damage to the trimmer.
・ If the cutting blades becomes jammed, stop the
engine immediately.
・ Make certain all moving parts have stopped and
disconnect the spark plug before inspecting the
equipment for damage.
・ Never use a Hedge Trimmer that has chipped,
cracked or broken Blades.

Adjusting the angle of the blades

• Do not touch the sharpened edges of the
cutting blades. The cutting blades are
extremely sharp and dangerous at all
times. Always wear gloves to help
protect your hands and fingers from
injur y.
• Do not hold any par t other than the
handle when adjusting the angle of the
blades.
• Stop the engine when adjusting the
angle of the blades.
Note: Never use the unit if the blade angle is not
48 degrees upwards to 84 degrees downward.
1. First stop the engine. Next attach the blade cover.
2. Turn the clamp knob counter clock wise until the
clamp knob stops. Angle adjustments are not
possible without completely loosening the clamp
knob.
3. Always hold the handle when adjusting the
blades. The blades adjust from a 48 degree
upward angle to an 84 degree downward angle.
Never push the lock lever when adjusting the
angle of the blades.
4. After you have adjusted the angle of the blades
tighten the clamp knob firmly and fix the gearcase
in place. When tightening the clamp knob, make
sure both racks engage.
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CAUTION