15Attachment of shoulder strap– Adjust the strap length so that the cutter blade will bekept parallel with the ground.For EBH252U, EBH253UNOTE: Be careful not to trap clothing, etc., in the buckle.Observe the applicable accident prevention regulations!STARTINGMove at least 3 m away from the place of refuelling. Place the Petrol Brushcutter on a clean piece of ground taking care that the cutting tooldoes not come into contact with the ground or any other objects.A: Cold start1) Set this machine on a flat space.OPERATIONLock-off leverHigh speedLow speedThrottle leverHangerCORRECT HANDLING OF MACHINEPOINTS IN OPERATION AND HOW TO STOPDetachmentFor EBH252L, EBH253L– In an emergency, push the notches (1) at both sides, and you can detach themachine from you.Be extremely careful to maintain control of the machine at this time. Do notallow the machine to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity.WARNING: Failure to maintain complete control of the machine at all couldresult in serious bodily injury or DEATH.For EBH252U, EBH253U– In an emergency, push the notches (2) at both sides, andyou can detach the machine from you.Be extremely careful to maintain control of the machineat this time. Do not allow the machine to be deflectedtoward you or anyone in the work vicinity.WARNING: Failure to maintain complete control of themachine at all could result in serious bodilyinjury or DEATH.EBH252LEBH253LEBH252UEBH253USTOP(1)STOPOPERATIONLock-off leverHigh speedLow speedThrottle lever(1)(1)Buckle(2)EBH252UEBH253U