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