RedMax SRTZ2460 Owners Manual - Page 8

5. For safe operation is mixed, poured, or stored. 3. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the product. 4. Do not refuel a hot engine. 5. Do not refuel a running engine. 6. Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil or fuel mixture. 7. Always store fuel in an approved container designed for that purpose. ■ Storage 1. Always store the product and fuel so that there is no risk of leakages or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames from electrical equipment, electric moters, relays/switches, boilers and the like. 2. When storing the product, the fuel tank should be emptied. 3. When storing the product, choose a space indoors free from moisture and out of the reach of children. ■ Avoid noise problem IMPORTANT Check and follow the local regulations as to sound level and hours of operations for the product. 1. Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local ordinances. 2. To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time. 3. Operate the product at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job. 4. Check your equipment before operation, especially the muffler, air intakes and air filters. ■ For protecting your body from vibration WARNING Prolonged use of the product, exposing the operater to vibrations and cold may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon), which symptoms are tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers. All factors which contribute to whitefinger disease are not known, but cold weather, smoking diseases or physical conditions as well as long periods of exposure to vibration are mentioned as factors. In LRTZ2460/SRTZ2460 order to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease, the following precautions are strongly recommended. a: Keep your body warm. Never use the product during rains. U b: Wear thick anti-vibration gloves. S c: Take more than 5 minutes of break in warm place frequently. d: Maintain a firm grip at all times, but do not squeeze the handles with constant, excessive pressures. e: If you feel discomfort, redness and swelling of your fingers or any other part of your body, see a doctor before getting worse. ■ 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 and disconnect the spark plug before performing any maintenance or checking procedures. WARNING The metallic parts and engine cover reach high temperatures immediately after stopping the engine. 3. Examine the product at intervals for loose fasteners and rusted or damaged parts. Use special care around the fuel line, the muffler, and the ignition wiring. 4. When replacing the any other part, or any lubricant, always be sure to use only RedMax products or products which have been certified by RedMax for use with the RedMax product. 5. In the event that any part must be replaced or any maintenance or repair work not described in this manual must be performed, please contact a representative from the store nearest RedMax authorized servicing dealer for assistance. 6. Do not use any accessory or attachment other than those bearing the RedMax mark and recommended for the unit. 7. Under no circumstances should you ever take apart the product or alter it in any way. Doing so might result in the product becoming damaged during operation or the product becoming unable to operate properly. ■ Disposal When disposing your machine, fuel or oil for the machine, be sure to allow your local regulations. US-7