SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vibration damping system
Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier.
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can
!lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. The risk increases at low temperatures.
Muffler
The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.
In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a significant risk of fire. Consequently, we have equipped the muffler with a spark arrestor screen mounted inside the muffler.
For mufflers it is very important that you follow the instructions on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine. See instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine’s safety equipment.
WARNING!
!Bear in mind that: Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. For this reason you should not start or run the machine indoors, or anywhere that is poorly ventilated.
The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material!
WARNING! The inside of the muffler contain
!chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler.
Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine′s safety equipment
WARNING! All servicing and repair work on
!the machine requires special training.This is especially true of the machine′s safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the checks described below you must contact your service agent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee the availability of professional repairs and service. If the retailer who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer, ask him for the address of your nearest service agent.
Stop switch
•Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting.
Vibration damping system
•Check the vibration damping units regularly for cracks or deformation. Replace them if damaged.
•Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached.
Muffler
•Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.
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