Eckman EKPBP01 Instruction Manual - page 5
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Warning: Sound power level emitted by the machinery is 105Db when in operation. Please use ear
defenders.
1. Wear close-fitting clothes. Wear work clothes that will provide protection such as long slacks or trousers,
safety work shoes, heavy duty work gloves, hard hat, a safety face shield or safety glasses for eye
protection and a good grade of ear plugs or other sound barriers for hearing protection.
2. Run the unit in a safe place. Open fuel cap slowly to release any pressure which may have
formed
in fuel
tank. To prevent a fire hazard, move at least 10 feet (3metres) from fuel area before starting.
3. Compliance with local fire prevention regulations is the user’s responsibility.
4. Do not run engine in badly-ventilated areas. There is a danger of poisoning by carbon monoxide exhaust
gas.
5. Turn unit off before setting down. Stop engine while transporting the machine.
6. Keep handles dry, clean and free of fuel mixture.
7. Always hold unit firmly using the handles and harness fitted to the machine.
8. Check all screws and fasteners are tightened before use. Never operate the equipment when it is not
completely and securely assembled.
9. Use our genuine spare parts for repairing or replacing worn parts.
10. Check the area being worked before cutting to help avoid hitting small objects with cutting blades.
When cutting on a slope, stand below blade.
11. Always keep your balance. Never cut or trim on a hill or slope, etc. if there is the slightest chance of
slipping, or losing firm footing.
12. Check area you will be trimming for debris that may be struck or thrown during operation.
13. Keep all parts of your body and clothing away from blades when starting or running engine. Before
starting engine, make sure blade will not come in contact with any obstacles.
14. Stop engine before examining cutting blade.
15. Store equipment away from possible flammable material, such as gas-powered heaters, portable
heaters, etc.
16. Always keep the debris shield/guard in place when using the brush cutter or grass trimmer. Remember
to keep blades and engine free of debris build-up.
17. Never operate machinery when tired, ill or under influence of alcohol or other drugs.
18. Check that there is no leakage of fuel from the tank.
19. To avoid electrical shock, avoid touching the high tension lead to the spark plug whilst the engine is
running.
20. Only use normal unleaded petrol and 2-stroke oil mixed in the proportion of 25 parts petrol to 1 part
oil. Mix in container before filling engine tank.
21. DO NOT SMOKE while refueling and operating equipment.
22. DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WITHOUT THE SILENCER OR AIR FILTER properly installed.
23. DO NOT TOUCH the exhaust when the engine is running. Waiting for the engine to cool down.
24. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN AWKWARD POSITIONS such as when potentially off balance, with
outstretched arms, one-handed or up a ladder. Always use two hands when operating unit and
preferably wear protective non-slip gloves.
25. DO NOT ADD, REMOVE OR ALTER ANY COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT. Doing so could cause personal
injury and/or damage the unit and render your guarantee void.