SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Always stop the engine before
!doing any work on the cutting attachment. This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released. Ensure that the cutting attachment has stopped completely and disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug before you start to work on it.
WARNING! Never use a machine with faulty
!safety equipment. The machine’s safety equipment must be checked and maintained as described in this section. If your machine fails any of these checks contact your service agent to get it repaired.
General safety precautions
IMPORTANT!
Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgement or your
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment.
Never use a machine that has been modified in any way from its original specification.
Never use the machine in extreme weather conditions such as severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates.
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 qualified specialists. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.
All covers and guards must be fitted before starting. Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.
WARNING! Faulty blades can increase the
!risk of accidents.
•Never allow children to use the machine.
•Ensure that
•Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first ensuring that they have understood the contents of the operator’s manual.
Safety instructions before starting work
•Inspect the working area. Remove all loose objects, such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string, etc. that could be thrown out or become wrapped around the cutter or cutter guard.
•Keep unauthorised persons at a distance. Children, animals, onlookers and helpers should be kept outside the safety zone of 15 m. Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches.
•Check the entire machine before starting. Replace damaged parts. Check that there are no fuel leaks and that all guards and covers are complete and fastened securely. Check all nuts and screws.
•Check that the tines are undamaged and show no signs of cracking or other damage. Replace the tines if necessary.
•Make sure the cutter guard is fitted and not damaged.
•Check that the tines and tine guard are secured correctly.
•When adjusting the carburettor, make sure that the tines are held against the ground and that no one else is in the vicinity.
•Check that the blades do not move when the engine is idling.
•Make sure the handle and safety features are in order. Never use a machine that has any parts missing or has been modified in relation to the specification.
•Only use the machine for the purpose it was intended for.
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