□Warnings considering handling of fuel
・The engine of the MARUNAKA trimmer is designed to run on a mixed fuel
which contains highly flammable gasoline.
・This fuel is highly flammable and you should never store cans of fuel or refill
the tank of the trimmer in any place where there is a boiler, stove, wood fire,
electrical source of heat of fire which might ignite the fuel.
・Smoking while operating the trimmer or refilling its fuel tank is extremely dangerous. Always be sure to
keep lit cigarettes away from the trimmer at all times.
・When refilling the tank always turn off the engine first and take a careful look around to make sure that
there are no sparks open flames anywhere nearby before refueling.
・If any fuel spillage occurs during refueling, always be sure to use a dry rag to wipe any fuel which has
been spilled onto the trimmer before turning the engine back on again.
・After refueling, screw the fuel cap back tightly onto the fuel tank and then carry the trimmer to a spot
10 feet or more away from where it was refueled before turning on the engine.
□Things to check before using your trimmer
・Before beginning work, look around carefully to get a feel for the shape of land, the trees, hedges, or
bushes to be trimmed, and whether or not there are any obstacles which can be cleared away before
beginning work.
・The area within a perimeter of 45 feet of the person using the trimmer should be considered a
hazardous area into which no one should enter while the trimmer is in use, and when necessary
yellow warning rope, warnings signs, or some other from of warnings should be placed around the
perimeter of the area. When work is to be performed simultaneously by two or more persons, care
should also be taken to constantly look around or otherwise check for the presence and locations of
other people using trimmers within the work area so as to maintain a distance between each person
sufficient to ensure safety.
・Before beginning work, each component of the trimmer should be checked to make sure that it is in
proper working order and to make sure that there are no loose screws or bolts, fuel leaks, ruptures,
dents, or any other problems which might interfere with safe operation. Be especially careful at this
time to check that there is nothing wrong with the blades or with the joints by which the blades are
attached to the trimmer.
・Check to make sure that the handle grip and the protective cover have not come loose before using
the trimmer.
□Things to check before starting up the engine
・Take a careful look around to make sure that no objects exist within a perimeter of 15 feet or less
around the trimmer before starting the engine.
・The trimmer is equipped with a centrifugal clutch mechanism which causes the cutting blades to begin
to rotate as soon as the engine is started by putting the throttle into the start position. When starting
the engine, place the body of the trimmer onto the ground in a flat clear area and hold it firmly in place
so as to ensure that neither the blades nor the throttle come into contact with any obstacles when the
engine starts up.
・Never place the throttle into the high speed position when starting the engine.
・After starting up the engine, check to make sure that the blades stop rotating when the throttle is
moved fully back to its original position. If the blades continue to rotate even after the throttle has
been moved fully back, turn off the engine and take the unit to your authorized MARUNAKA servicing
dealer for repair.
□Avoid noise problem
・Check and follow the local regulations as to sound level and hours of operations for trimmer.
・In general, operate trimmers between 8a.m.and 5p.m.on week days and 9a.m.to 5.p.m.weekends.
Avoid using trimmer late at night and/or early in the morning.
□Things to be careful about when using your trimmer
・When using your trimmer, grip the handles of the trimmer firmly with both hands, 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.
・Maintain the speed of the engine at the level required to perform trimming work, and never raise the
speed of the engine above the level necessary.
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