SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General safety instructionsFuel safety
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONY Never fill the machine
while the engine is
Y The machine is only designed for trimmingrunning. Always stop the
grass.
engine and let it cool for a
Y The only accessories to be used with the engine
few minutes before
unit as a drive source are the cutting units we
refuelling.
recommend in the chapter OTechnical dataO.
Y Never use the machine if you are tired, if youYProvide good ventilation
have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking
when filling or mixing fuel
medicines that can affect your sight, your judgement
(petrol and 2-stroke oil).
or the control of your body.
Min. 3 m
Y Use personal protective equipment. See the
Y Move the machine at least
(10 ft)
section OPersonal protective equipmentO.
3 m from the filling
Y Never use a machine that has been modified so
position before starting.
that it no longer corresponds with the original
design.
Y Never start the machine:
Y Never use a machine that is faulty. Follow the
maintenance, control and service instructions in thisa)If you have spilt fuel on it.
Operator�s Manual. Some maintenance and service
Wipe up all spillage.
actions should be carried out by trained and
qualified specialists. See the chapter OMaintenanceO.
b)If you have spilt fuel on
Y The machine operator shall ensure, while
yourself or your clothes.
working, that no persons or animals come closer
Change your clothes.
than 15 metres (50 feet). When several operators are
working in the same area the safety distance should
c)If there is a fuel leak.
be at least double tree length, however, at least 15
Make regular checks for
metres (50 feet).
leakage from the fuel cap
and the fuel supply pipes.
WARNING!
Faulty cutting equipment increases the risk
!of accidents.
Transport and storage
Start
Y Store and transport the machine and fuel so that any leakage
WARNING!
or fumes do not risk coming into contact with sparks or
When the engine is started with the choke
naked flames. For example, electric machines, electric
!in either the choke or start throttle positions
motors, electrical switches/power switches, heaters or the
the cutting equipment starts to rotate
immediately.like.
Y The complete clutch cover with shaft must be fitted beforeY When storing and transporting fuel approved containers
the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can becomeintended for this purpose must be used.
loose and cause personal injury.
Y When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank
Y Never start the machine indoors. Bear in mind the dangersmust be emptied. Contact your local petrol station to find
of inhaling the engine�s exhaust fumes.out how to dispose of excess fuel.
Y Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no
risk of people or animals coming into contact with the
WARNING!
cutting equipment.
Exercise great care when handling fuel.
!
Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosions and
Y Place the machine on theinhaling fumes.
ground, ensure the cutting
equipment runs free of
twigs and stones. Push the
machine body towards the
ground using your left
hand. (NOTE! Not with
your foot). Grip the starter
handle with your right
hand and pull the starter
cord.
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