Zenoah KAM-402 manual

KAM-402 BRUSHCUTTERS 115 39 34-38 (009) OWNER’S MANUAL •B efore using our brushcutter, please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your unit. • Keep this manual handy. Caution[...]

2 SAFETY FIRST Instructions contained in warnings within this manual marked with a symbol concern critical points which must be taken into consideration to prevent possible serious bodily injury, and for this reason you are requested to read all such instructions carefully and follow them without fail. ■ NOTES ON TYPES OF WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL T[...]

3 1. W arning labels on the machine (1) Read owner’s manual before operating this machine. (2) Wear head, eye and ear protection. (3) Wear foot protection. (4) Wear gloves. (5) Beware of thrown objects. (6) Warning / Attention (7) Keep all children, bystanders and helpers 15 meters away from the machine. If warning label peels off or becomes soil[...]

4 For safe operation and maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on the machine. According to these indications, please be careful not to take a mistake. (a) The port to refuel the "MIX GASOLINE" Position: FUEL TANK CAP (b) The direction to close the choke Position: AIR CLEANER COVER (c) The direction to open the choke Position: AIR CLE[...]

5 2. Never use the product, (1) When the ground is slippery or when you can’t maintain a steady posture. (2) At night, at times of heavy fog, or at any other times when your field of vision might be limited and it would be difficult to gain a clear view of the working area. (3) During rain storms, during lightning storms, at times of strong or ga[...]

6 to sound level and hours of operations for the product. ■ BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. The area within a perimeter of 15 m of the person using the product should be considered a hazardous area into which no one should enter. If necessary, yellow warning rope, warning signs should be placed around the perimeter of the area. When work is to be p[...]

7 serious burns or electrical shock. ■ IF SOMEONE COMES 1. Guard against hazardous situations at all times. Warn adults to keep pets and children away from the area. Be careful if you are approached. Injury may result from flying debris. 2. If someone calls out or otherwise interrupts you while working, always be sure to turn off the engine befor[...]

8 This contact causes the blade to stop for an instant and then suddenly move or ”bounce” away from the object that was hit. The operator can lose control of the unit and the blade can cause serious personal injury to the operator or any person nearby if the blade contacts any part of the body. 2. How you can reduce the chance of blade thrust: [...]

9 ■ CONNECTING SWITCH WIRES • Connect the switch wires between the engine and the main unit. ■ INSTALLING DEBRIS GUARD 1. Fit the guard skirt on debris guard. 2. Attach the debris guard with the bolts provided to the pipe. ■ INSTALLING LINE HEAD 1. While locking the gear shaft by inserting the hexagonal bar into the holder A on the gear box[...]

10 ■ INSTALLING BLADE Remove the guard skirt of debris guard, when using metal blade. 1. Put the hexagonal bar into the side holes of the holder A and the gearcase. 2. Remove the nut(Left-handed) and the holder B from the gearshaft. 3. Put the blade onto the holder A. Make the marked side face the holder. 4. Put the holder B onto the gearshaft ma[...]

11 6. Fuel • Gasoline is very flammable. Avoid smoking or bringing any flame or sparks near fuel. •W ipe up all spills before starting the engine. • Make sure to stop the engine and allow it cool before refueling the unit. • Keep open flames away from the area where fuel is handled or stored. • Never use oil for 4 cycle engine use or wate[...]

12 5. Set the stop switch to the “RUN” position. Place the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the cutting head clear of everything around it. (1) Stop switch 6. While holding the unit firmly, pull out the starter rope quickly until engine fires. The product is equipped with a centrifugal clutch mechanism, so the cutting attachment begins to rotat[...]

13 2. When the cutting head keeps rotating after releasing the trigger, turn the adjusting screw counter- clockwise. (1) Idle adjusting screw Warm up the engine before adjusting the idling speed. ■ CUTTING WORK • By using the shoulder strap, hang the unit on your right side. Adjust the strap length so that the cutting head may become parallel t[...]

14 eyes and face and cause serious personal injury. 2. Keep the debris guard attached in place at all times when the unit is operated. TRIMMING GRASS AND WEEDS • Always remember that the TIP of the line does cutting. You will achieve better results by not crowding the line into the cutting area. Allow the unit to trim at its own pace. 1. Hold the[...]

15 • Note that using any spark plug other than those designated may result in the engine failing to operate properly or in the engine becoming overheated and damaged. • To install the spark plug, first turn the plug until it is finger tight, then tighten it a quarter turn more with a socket wrench. Tightning torque: 9.8~11.8N.m. (1.0~1.2kgm)) ?[...]

16 8. Maintenance could cause the engine to catch on fire. Always make sure that the muffler is clean and free of wood chips, leaves, and other waste before use. • Check the intake air cooling vent and the area around the cylinder cooling fins after every 25 hours of use for blockage, and remove any waste which has attached itself to the brushcut[...]

17 9. T rouble shooting 10. Disposal • When the symptoms in the left column do not improve after taking the measures in the right column, please contact the shop where you bought this product. • For the measures marked with ✩ , please buy ZENOAH’ s genuine parts at the shop where you bought this product. PHENOMENON The engine does not start[...]

18 Should any failure occur on the product under normal operating conditions within the applicable warranty period, the failed part will be replaced or repaired free of charge by a ZENOAH authorized dealer. WARRANTY PERIOD: Six (6) months after purchased by end-user subject to 12 months from produced month. (30 days if used for rental purpose) THE [...]

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1-9, Minamidai, Kawagoe-city , Saitama, 350-1 165 Japan To Dealer: Please complete the following form at time of sale. Product Model: KAM-402 Date of Purchase: D / M / Y Purchaser: Dealer: Name: Name: Address/Phone: Address/Phone: Equipment No.: Engine No.: Use: Private Professional Rental To Purchaser: When your unit requires any repair , please b[...]