RedMax CHT2250 Owners Manual - Page 8

CHT2250 5. For safe operation look around or otherwise check for the presence and locations of other people working so as to maintain a distance between each person sufficient to ensure safety. 2. Check the condition of working area to avoid any accident by hitting hidden obstacles such as stumps, stones, cans, or broken glass. IMPORTANT Remove any obstacle before beginning work. 3. Inspect the entire unit for loose fasteners and fuel leakage. Make sure that the cutting attachment is properly installed and securely fastened. ■ STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Keep bystanders especially children, and animals at least 15 m (50 ft) away from the operating point. If you are approached, immediately stop the engine. 2. The product is equipped with a centrifugal clutch mechanism, so the cutting attachment might begin to rotate as soon as the engine is started. When starting the engine, place the product onto the ground in a flat clear area and hold it firmly in place so as to ensure that neither the cutting part nor the throttle come into contact with any obstacle when the engine starts. WARNING Never place the throttle into the highspeed position when starting the engine. 3. After starting the engine, check to make sure that the cutting attachment stops rotating when the throttle is moved fully back to its original position. If it continues to rotate even after the throttle has been moved fully back, turn off the engine and take the unit to your authorized RedMax servicing dealer for repair. ■ USING THE PRODUCT US-6 IMPORTANT Cut only materials recommended by the manufacturer. And use only for tasks explained in the manual. 1. Grip the handles firmly with both hands using your whole hand. 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. 2. Keep cutting attachment below waist level. 3. Maintain the speed of the engine at the level required to perform cutting work, and never raise the speed of the engine above the level necessary. 4. If the unit starts to shake or vibrate, turn off the engine and check the whole unit. Do not use it until the trouble has been properly corrected. 5. Keep all parts of your body away from rotating cutting attachment and hot surfaces. 6. Never touch the muffler, spark plug, or other metallic parts of the engine while the engine is in operation or immediately after shutting down the engine. Doing socould result in serious burns or electrical shock. 7. While operating the machine be always sure of a safe and secure operating position especially when using steps or a ladder. • IF SOMEONE COMES 1. Guard against hazardous situations at all times. Warn adults to keep pets and children away from the area. Be careful if you are approached. Injury may result from flying debris. 2. If someone calls out or otherwise interrupts you while working, always be sure to turn off the engine before turning around. ■ MAINTENANCE 1. In order to maintain your product in proper working order, perform the maintenance and checking operations described in the manual at regular intervals. 2. Always be sure to turn off the engine before performing any maintenance, checking procedures or working on the machine. (1) Check ok! WARNING The metallic parts reach high temperatures immediately after stopping the engine. 3. When replacing the cutting attachment or any other part, or when replacing the oil or any lubricant, always be sure to use only RedMax products or products which