RedMax BC280 Owner's/operator's Manual

RedMax BC280 Owner's/operator's Manual Manual pdf 6 page image

English--- 6115391527 Rev. 4 5/15/12SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSMufflerThe muffler is designed to reduce the noiselevel and to direct the exhaust gases awayfrom the operator.CAUTION! Muffler is fitted with a catalyticconverter designed to reduce exhaust gasemissions.For mufflers, it is very important that you fol-low the instructions on checking, maintain-ing, and servicing your machine.See Checking, maintaining and servicing themachine’s safety equipment section.Cutting equipmentA trimmer head is intended for trimminggrass.Checking, maintaining andservicing the machine’ssafety equipmentIMPORTANT!All servicing and repair work on themachine requires special training. This isespecially true of the machine’s safetyequipment. If your machine fails any of thechecks described below you must contactyour servicing dealer. When you buy anyof our products we guarantee the availabil-ity of professional repairs and service. Ifthe retailer who sells your machine is not aservicing dealer, ask him for the address ofyour nearest servicing dealer.Stop switchS Start the engine and make sure the enginestops when you push and hold the stopswitch.Cutting attachment guardS Ensure that the guard is undamaged andis not cracked.S Replace the guard if it has been exposedto impact or is cracked.S Always use the recommended guard forthe cutting attachment you are using. Seesection on “Technical data”.WARNING: The inside of themuffler contain chemicals that maybe carcinogenic. Avoid contactwith these elements in the event ofa damaged muffler.CAUTION: Mufflers fitted with cata-lytic converters get very hot during useand remain so for some time after stop-ping. This also applies at idle speed. Con-tact can result in burns to the skin. Re-member the risk of fire!WARNING: Engine exhaustfumes contain carbon monoxide,which can cause carbon monoxidepoisoning. DO NOT start or run themachine indoors, or anywhere thatis poorly ventilated. The exhaustfumes from the engine are hot andmay contain sparks which can starta fire. Never start the machine in-doors or near combustible material!