Putting On The Harness; Balancing The Brushcutter; Quick-Release Buckle; Start Engine - Makita BCM2600 Instruction Manual

Putting on the harness

A
- Put on the harness as shown in fi gure A.
- Adjust it so that the clip is about a hand-width above your
hipbone.
C

Quick-release buckle

D

Start engine

E
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Balancing the brushcutter

B
- Correctly balancing the brushcutter reduces strain on the
arms while working.
- When using the trimmer head on a level terrain, the trimmer
head should touch the ground lightly without the user having
to hold the unit.
- In diffi cult terrain or when using the steel bush cutter the
brushcutter should balance about 20 cm above the ground
without the user having to hold the unit.
- Fuel the brushcutter and clip it into the harness.
- To balance the brushcutter, loosen the bolt (C/1). Push
the eyelet (C/2) forward to move the centre of gravity back
towards the engine, or back to move the centre of gravity
forward towards the tool.
- When you are satisfi ed with the balance tighten the bolt
(C/1).
- In an emergency, pulling the red tab (D/3) will instantly detach
the brushcutter from the operator.
CAUTION:
When putting on the shoulder harness, make sure that
the red release tab is not on the inside towards the oper-
ator's body, but on the outside, easily visible and easy to
reach!
Observe accident-prevention regulations!
Do not start the brushcutter until fully assembled and
inspected!
Starting the engine
- Move at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from where you fi lled
the fuel tank.
- Make sure you have a good footing, and lay the brus hcutter
on the ground in such a way that the cutting tool is not touch-
ing the ground or anything else.