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GB ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
D
I ITALIANO
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUALE D’ISTRUZIONI
RM-4000
RM-4000SI
RM-5000
GB
WARNING DANGER
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RULES FOR
SAFE OPERATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
D
ACHTUNG GEFAHR
LESEN SIE DIE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG SORGFÄLTIG DURCH
UND BEFOLGEN SIE DIE SICHERHEITSBESTIMMUNGEN, WEIL
SONST DAS RISIKO SCHWERER VERLETZUNGEN BESTEHT.
I
AVVERTENZA PERICOLO
LEGGERE E SEGUIRE ATTENTAMENTE LE ISTRUZIONI P
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INTRODUCTION ECHO Grass Trimmers/Brushcutters are lightweight, high- This Manual provides the information necessary for performance, petrol engined units designed for weed assembly, operation and maintenance. You must read this control, grass trimming and brush cutting in areas difficult Manual to understand the safe and effective operation of to control by any other means. your ECHO product. CONTENTS Introduction ................................................................ 2 Maintenance and
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DECALS AND SYMBOLS GB Symbol Symbol Symbol form/shape description/application Symbol form/shape description/application Carefully read the Usage of metal blades not operator’s manual permitted This symbol accompanied Warning, side thrust by the words WARNING and DANGER calls attentions to an act or a E condition which can lead to N serious personal injury or G death. The maximum speed of the L cutting attachment shaft in I Circle and slash symbol r/min S means whatever is shown H is prohibited.
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SYMBOLE UND HINWEISSCHILDER D Symbolbeschreibung/- Symbolbeschreibung/- Symbolform anwendung Symbolform anwendung Achtung Die Verwendung von Bedienungsanleitung Metallklingen verboten! sorgfältig durchlesen Dieses Symbol weist in Achtung - Seitenschub! Verbindung mit den ACHTUNG und GEFAHR auf eine Handlung oder E einen Zustand hin, die N schwerwiegende Maximale Drehzahl der G Körperverleztung Schneidvorrichtungswelle L verursachen können. r/min I Kreis mit umgekehrtem S Schrägstrich bedeutet, d
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DECALCOMANIE I Descrizione/ Descrizione/ Forma del simbolo applicazione del simbolo Forma del simbolo applicazione del simbolo AVVERTENZA. Vietato l’uso di lame VEDERE IL MANUALE metalliche DELL’OPERATORE Questo simbolo Attenzione! accompagnato dalle Spinta laterale diciture AVVERTENZA e PERICOLO, richiama l’attenzione su un’azione o E condizione che potrebbero N Massima velocità albero provocare gravi lesioni G dell’apparato di taglio personali o la morte. L (r/min) I Il cerchio con barra obliq
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION E Operator’s manual Do not permit operation without proper training and N protective equipment. G TRAINING L Read the Operator’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly I familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. WARNING DANGER S GRASS TRIMMERS AND BRUSHCUTTERS CAN Know how to stop the unit and shut off the engine. H THROW SMALL GRAVEL, STONE, GLASS, Know how to unhook a harnessed unit quickly. METAL OR PLASTIC OBJECTS AS WELL AS THE MATERIAL BEING CUT. REA
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1 2 2. Earplugs Wear eye protection 1. Earmuffs E N EYE PROTECTION G HEARING AND EAR PROTECTION The operator must wear eye protection not only against L objects thrown by the unit, but also because eye infections Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment I or loss of hearing. can be caused by airborne dust, seeds and pollen. S Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as earmuffs Prescription glasses may be worn under the safety goggles. H or earplugs to protect against objectio
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2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 1. Safety goggles 5. Trim-fitting clothes PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 2. Hearing protectors 6. Safety gloves E Choose trousers, shirts and jackets that fit trimly and have 3. Head and face protection 7. Sturdy shoes or boots N no strings, frills or dangling straps which could catch on the 4. Shoulder harness 8. Long trousers G unit or the underbrush. Do not wear ties, loose clothing or L jewellery. Keep clothing buttoned or zipped up and shirt I tails tucked in. Secure hair so it is abov
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WARNING DANGER IN ADDITION TO HEAD, EYE AND EAR PROTEC- TION WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHES, SAFETY E GLOVES AND SHOES TO PROTECT YOUR FEET N AND BODY FROM THROWN OBJECTS, AND G IMPROVE YOUR FOOTING ON SLIPPERY L SURFACES. DO NOT WEAR TIES, JEWELLY, OR I LOOSE, DANGLING CLOTHING WHICH COULD S BE CAUGHT IN THE UNIT. DO NOT WEAR OPEN- H TOED FOOTWEAR, OR GO BARE-FOOT OR BARELEGGED. IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS, TOTAL FACE AND HEAD PROTECTION MAY BE REQUIRED. FOR HEAVY BRUSH CUTTING WITH METAL BLADE, LO
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Do not start engine near fuelling spot e) Wipe any spilled fuel off the unit. Then move at least 3 m from the fuelling spot before starting the engine. E N FUEL f) Never refuel while the engine is still hot, or fuel a G It is highly flammable. running engine. L a) Use an appropriate type fuel container. g) Do not store the unit with fuel in its tank, because a fuel I leak could start a fire. S b) Do not smoke or bring flame or sparks near fuel H supplies. c) The fuel tank may be under pressure.
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c) Silencer is in good condition. AREA AND EQUIPMENT INSPECTION d) The unit has the proper equipment-shield, handles, E Inspect the area before using the unit. Remove objects the harness, etc.-for the cutting attachment to be used. N unit could throw. Remember where there are obstructions e) If used on the unit, the cutting attachment is properly G to be avoided. tightened. L Inspect the unit before using it. Perform only maintenance I or adjustments for which the operator’s Manual gives S instr
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Start on ground with cutting attachment in the clear GENERAL OPERATION E Do not run the engine indoors, or where there is poor N ventilation. G Lay the unit down on a clear area and set the controls for Engine fumes contain deadly poisonous carbon monoxide. L starting. Be sure the cutting attachment cannot contact the I ground or any obstruction. Do not operate with a worn or damaged cutting attachment. S Hold the unit firmly down so you will not lose control during Do not run engine at full thr
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15 m Do not allow anyone to enter the operating DANGER Do not raise the cutting attachment above knee height. If raised higher, the cutting attachment will be more directly ZONE with you. The danger zone is an area of 15 m in E in line with your face. Thrown objects may hit your face and radius. N eyes. Insist that persons in the RISK ZONE beyond the danger G zone wear eye protection to protect them from thrown L Wear the recommended protective gear. objects. If the unit must be used where there
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Stop the engine before leaving the machine, children are Sudden vibration? not allowed to use the machine , stop the machine between Shut down immediately! E different working places. N Shut down immediately if the unit starts to shake or vibrate. G If you are approached, stop the engine and cutting A sudden vibration is a sign there may be dangerous L attachment immediately. Keep your hands and body away trouble, such as a broken flywheel, clutch or cutting I from silencer to prevent heat injur
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Do not operate one-handed Keep feet and hands away until rotation stops. E When the unit is turned off, make sure the cutting attachment All maintenance and adjustments given in this manual N stops before the unit is set down. should be performed by you or your ECHO servicing dealer G on a timely basis. L A cutting attachment can injure while it continues to spin All required service or repair must be done only by ECHO I after the engine is shut off or throttle control is released. servicing dea
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SCYTHING WEEDS. This is cutting by swinging the cutting attachment in a level arc. It can quickly clear areas of field WARNING DANGER E grass and weeds. Scything should not be used to cut large, ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE WHEN A CUTTING N tough weeds or woody growths. ATTACHMENT JAM OCCURS. DO NOT ATTEMPT G TO REMOVE AN OBJECT CAUSING A JAM IF THE L If a sapling or shrub binds the cutting attachment, do not ENGINE IS RUNNING. SEVERE INJURY CAN I use the cutting attachment as a lever to free
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2 1 Anticlockwise rotation 1. Push 2. Pull Kickback E REACTION FORCES N PULL. The opposite of push. When object on left, the G WARNING DANGER operator may feel the unit pull away. Although this pull type L BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE REACTION of cutting may cause sawdust to be thrown back at the I FORCES OF PUSH AND PULL, AND KICKBACK operator, it is recommended for sawing off heavy brush S DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL, AND HOW THESE because the cutting is smoother and more stable than H FOR
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1 2 3 1. Blade 2. Cup E 3. Nut N G USE CORRECT BLADE L • • • • • THE 3 CUTTER BLADE IS DESIGNED I WARNING DANGER ESPECIALLY TO CUT WEEDS AND GRASS. TO S • • • SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM THE • • AVOID INJURY DUE TO KICKBACK OR H IMPROPER USE OF BLADES. BLADE FRACTURE, DO NOT USE THE 3 READ AND COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY CUTTER BLADE TO CUT BRUSH OR TREES. INSTRUCTIONS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL. • • • • • USE ONLY CUTTING ATTACHMENTS RECOMMENDED BY KIORITZ CORPORATION. 1. Messer 2. Auflagekap
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• Always use the blade suited for the job. Inspect blades before use • Do not hit rocks, stones, tree stumps, and other foreign E objects with the blade. N WARNING DANGER G PIECES FROM A CRACKED METAL BLADE CAN • Do not cut into the ground with the blade. L FLY OFF DURING OPERATION. INSPECT METAL • If blade strikes an obstruction, stop engine immediately I BLADES FOR CRACKS BEFORE EACH USE. and inspect blade for damage. S DISCARD CRACKED BLADES NO MATTER HOW H SMALL THE CRACK. CRACKED B
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• Keep your body warm, especially the head and neck, feet VIBRATION AND COLD and ankles, and hands and wrists. E It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenom- N enon which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be •Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous G brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure arm exercises during frequent work breaks, and also by L to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning, not smoking. I followed by loss of colou
