SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vibration damping systemFor muf�ers it is very important that you follow the instructions
on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine. See
Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and
that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation servicing the machineOs safety equipment.
easier.
WARNING! Muf�ers Ţtted with catalytic
converters get very hot during use and
!remain so for some time after stopping. This
also applies at idle speed. Contact can result
in burns to the skin. Remember the risk of
Å¢re!
WARNING! The inside of the muf�er contain
Use of incorrectly wound cord or an incorrect cutting chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid
attachment increases the level of vibration.!contact with these elements in the event of a
The machine2s vibration damping system reduces the transfer damaged muf�er.
of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and
the machine2s handle unit.
WARNING! Bear in mind that:
!
Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which can cause carbon
monoxide poisoning. For this reason you
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can should not start or run the machine indoors,
lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage
!in people who have impaired circulation. or anywhere that is poorly ventilated.
Contact your doctor if you experience The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot
symptoms of overexposure to vibration. and may contain sparks which can start a
These symptoms include numbness, loss of Ţre. Never start the machine indoors or near
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of combustible material!
strength, changes in skin colour or
condition. These symptoms normally appear
Cutting equipmentin the Ţngers, hands or wrists.
Grass blades and grass cutters are intended for cutting
Muf�ercoarse grass.
The muf�er is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum
and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. A muf�er
Å¢tted with a catalytic converter is also designed to reduce
harmful exhaust gases.
A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass.
In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a
signiŢcant risk of Ţre. We therefore Ţt certain muf�ers with a
Locking nut
spark arrestor mesh. Check whether the muf�er on your
machine is Ţtted with this kind of mesh.A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting
attachment.
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