RedMax BCZ3050S Owner's/operator's Manual

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US-18BCZ3050S/T/SW12. Optional blade usage (for BCZ3050S/SW only)■ STARTING THE ENGINEPlease refer 5.For safe operation (P.6),8.Operation (P.12).• The product is equipped with acentrifugal clutch mechanism, sothe cutting attachment could rotateas soon as the engine is started.When starting the engine, place theproduct onto the ground in a flatclear area and hold it firmly in placeso as to ensure that neither thecutting part nor the throttle comeinto contact with any obstacle whenthe engine starts. (OPT6)■ CUTTING METHODa) Use the front left side cutting.b) Guide the blade from your right to leftwith it tilted slightly to your left. (OPT7)c) When mowing a wide area, startworking from your left end to avoidinterference of cut grass.d) The blade may be seized by weeds ifthe engine speed is too low, or theblade cuts too deep into weeds. Adjustthe engine speed and cutting depthaccording to the condition of object.• If the grass or other object getscaught in the blade, or if the unitstarts to shake or vibrate, turn offthe engine and check the whole unit.Change the blade if it has beendamaged.• Turn off the engine and make surethe blade has completely stopbefore checking the blade, andremoving any object got caught in.■ OPERATION1. Check the bolt to fasten the blade andbe sure the bolt has no fault, and noabrasion.2. Be sure that the blade and the holderhave been fastened according toinstruction and the blade turnssmoothly without abnormal noise.(OPT8)• The rotating parts fastenedincorrectly may cause seriousaccident to the operator.WARNINGWARNINGWARNINGOPT7OPT6OPT8OPT9• Make sure that the blade is not bent,warped, cracked, broken ordamaged.• If you find any error to the blade,discard it and change new onewhich is certified by RedMax.■ By using the shoulder strap, hang theunit on your right side. Adjust the straplength so that the cutting head maybecome parallel to the ground. (OPT9)Make sure to use shoulder strap andcutting attachment guard. If not, it isvery dangerous when you slip or loseyour balance.■ CONTROLLING BLADE THRUST• Blade thrust can cause seriouspersonal injury. Carefully study thissection. It is important that youunderstand what causes blade thrust,how you can reduce the chance ofblade thrust and how you can remain incontrol of the unit if blade thrust doesoccur.1. What causes blade thrust:• Blade thrust can occur when themoving blade contacts an object that itcannot cut. This contact causes theblade to stop for an instant and thensuddenly move or ”bounce” away fromthe object that was hit. The operatorcan lose control of the unit and theblade can cause serious personal injuryto the operator or any person nearby ifthe blade contacts any part of the body.2. How you can reduce the chance of bladethrust:a. Recognize that blade thrust canhappen. By understanding andknowing about bounce, you canhelp eliminate the element ofsurprise.b. Cut fibrous weeds and grassonly. Do not let the blade contactmaterials it cannot cut such as hard,woody vines and brush or rocks,fences, metal, etcc. Be extra prepared for blade thrust ifyou must cut where you cannot seethe blade making contact such as inareas of dense growth.WARNINGWARNING