SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General safety precautionsFuel safety
IMPORTANT!
The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass
clearing and/or forestry clearing.Y Always use a fuel container with an anti-spill valve.
The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit
Y Never refuel the machine while the engine is running. are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter
Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes
before refuelling.on Technical data.
Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk
Y Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your
mixing fuel (petrol and 2-stroke oil).
vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.
Never use the machine in extreme weather conditions such Y Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point
as severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates.before starting it.
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading Personal protective equipment.
Never use a machine that has been modiŢed in any way
from its original speciŢcation.
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,
maintenance and service instructions described in this
manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be
carried out by trained and qualiŢed specialists. See
instructions under the heading Maintenance.
Y Never start the machine: All covers and guards must be Ţtted before starting. Make
sure the spark plug cap and HT lead are not damaged. - If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and
Otherwise you could get an electric shock.allow remaining fuel to evaporate.
The machine operator must ensure that no people or - If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes,
animals come closer than 15 metres while working. When change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that
several operators are working in the same area the safety has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.
distance should be at least twice the tree height and no less
than 15 metres.- If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks
from the fuel cap and fuel lines.
WARNING! Using an incorrect cutting - Avoid all skin contact with fuel. Fuel is a skin irritant
attachment or an incorrectly Ţled blade can and may even cause skin changes.!
increase the risk of accidents.
Transport and storage
StartingY Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is
no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with
WARNING! When the engine is started with sparks or naked �ames, for example, from electrical
the choke in either the choke or start throttle machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/switches or
!
positions the cutting attachment will start to boilers.
rotate immediately.
Y When storing and transporting fuel always use approved
Y The complete clutch cover and shaft must be Ţtted before containers intended for this purpose.
the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can come Y When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank
loose and cause personal injury.must be emptied. Contact your local petrol station to Ţnd
Y Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be out where to dispose of excess fuel.
dangerous if inhaled.Y Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete
Y Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no service is carried out before long-term storage.
risk of people or animals coming into contact with the Y The transport guard must always be Ţtted to the cutting
cutting equipment.
attachment when the machine is being transported or in
Y Place the machine on the ground, ensure the cutting storage.
attachment is clear of twigs and stones. Hold the body of
the machine on the ground using your left hand
WARNING! Take care when handling fuel.
(CAUTION! Not with your foot). Then grip the starter Bear in mind the risk of Ţre, explosion and
handle with your right hand and pull the starter cord. !
inhaling fumes.
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