Fuel Safety; Trimmer Operating Safety - Maruyama B23C Manuel Du Propriétaire

If the cause cannot be determined or is beyond your
ability to correct, return the Trimmer with tool
attachment to your servicing dealer for repair.

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
inch (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 feet (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.
8. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
9. Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing
the unit.
10. Store fuel and Trimmer away from open flame,
sparks and excessive heat. Make sure fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, furnaces, electric motors, etc.

Trimmer Operating Safety

1. THIS TRIMMER CANCAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES.
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with all
controls and the proper use of the Trimmer.
2. Make sure the φ3.5mm pin has been removed from the
gearcase and boss adapter before you start the engine.
3. Avoid using the trimmer near rocks, gravel, stones
and similar material which can become dangerous
projectiles.
4. Inspect your work area before you begin. Remove
objects such as broken glass, nails, wire and rocks
which can become dangerous projectiles if thrown
by the Trimmer. Remove string, rope or similar
materials which can become entangled in the cutting
head.
5. Keep children, bystanders and animals outside a 50 ft.
(15 m) radius from the operator and Trimmer.
6. If you are approached while operating the Trimmer,
stop the engine and cutting head rotation.
7. Never allow children to operate the Trimmer.
8. Use the Trimmer only in daylight or good artificial
light.
9. Never operate the Trimmer without proper guards or
other protective safety devices in place.
10. Always keep the Trimmer on the right side of your
body.
11. Do not raise the cutting head above waist level.
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