Fuel Safety; Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer Operating Safety - Maruyama BCV5020 Manual Del Usuario

8. Maintain the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer according to the recommended maintenance intervals and
procedures in the Maintenance section beginning on page 18.
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 Brush-
cutter/ Grass Trimmer to your servicing MARUYAMA dealer for repair.

Fuel safety

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

Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer Operating safety

1. THIS BRUSHCUTTER/GRASS TRIMMER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES. Read the inst-
ructions carefully. Be familiar with all controls and the proper use of the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer.
2. Never allow children to operate the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer. It is not a toy. Never allow adults to
operate the unit without first reading this Operator's Manual.
3. Avoid using the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer near rocks, gravel, stones and similar material that
would cause harmful missiles.
4. Keep children, bystanders and animals outside a15m radius from the operator and Brushcutter/
Grass Trimmer.
5. If you are approached while operating the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer, stop the engine and cutting
attachment rotation.
6. Use the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer only in daylight or good artificial light.
7. Never operate the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer without proper guards in place.
8. Do not put hands or feet near or under any rotating parts. Keep clear at all times. Keep all parts of
your body away from the rotating cutting attachment and hot surfaces such as the muffler.
9. When cutting heavy brush or small trees, always swing the Brushcutter from right to left to prevent
kick-back.
10. Keep a firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
11. Use the right tool for the job. Do not use the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer for any job that is not
recommended by MARUYAMA.
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