SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4. Vibration5. Muffler
damping system
The muffler is designed to
give the lowest possible noise
Your machine is equipped
level and to direct the engine�s
with a vibration damping
exhaust fumes away from the
system, which is designed
operator. Muffler fitted with
to give as vibration-free
catalytic converter is also
and comfortable use as
designed to reduce harmful
possible.
exhaust components.
In countries that have a warm
Use of incorrectly wound
and dry climate the risk of fire
cord or incorrect cutting
is obvious. We have therefore
equipment increases the
fitted certain mufflers with a
level of vibration.
spark arrest screen. Make sure
that your muffler is fitted
The machineOs vibration
with this kind of screen.
damping system reduces
It is extremely important that
the transfer of vibrations
the instructions for checking,
between the engine unit/
maintaining and servicing the
cutting equipment and the
muffler are followed. (see the
machineOs handle unit.
section OControl, maintenance
and service of the machine�s
safety equipmentO).
WARNING!
Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters
!become extremely hot during use and
after stopping. This also applies at idling
speeds. Contact can result in burns to
the skin. Be observant to the risk of fire!
WARNING!
Bear in mind that exhaust fumes:
!Y contain carbon monoxide, which can
cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Therefore never start or run the machine
indoors.
Y are hot and can contain sparks that can
cause fires. Never start the machine
WARNING!indoors or close to inflammable material.
Over exposure to vibrations can result in
!blood-vessel or nerve injury to persons
suffering with blood circulation problems.6.Cutting
Seek medical attention if you experience
equipment
physical symptoms that can be related to
over exposure to vibrations. Examples of
such symptoms are Onumbness O, lack ofThe trimmer head is
feeling,Otic klingO, OprickingO, OpainO lack ofintended for trimming
or a reduction in normal strength, changgrass.es
in the colour of the skin or its surfaces.
These symptoms normally appear in the
fingers, hands or wrists.
7. Locking nut
A locking nut is used to
secure some types of cutting
equipment on the output
shaft.
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