General safety precautions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Vibration damping system

Check regularly that the vibration damping element is free from cracks.

The handlebar system's steel tube and the cutting cover are designed to minimise the vibrations from the engine. Make sure the cutting cover is not damaged and that there are no visible defects such as cracks.

Mufﬂer

Never use a machine that has a faulty mufﬂer.

Regularly check that the mufﬂer is securely attached to the machine.

Cutting equipment

This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to:

•Reduces machine vibration.

•Obtain maximum cutting performance.

•Extend the life of cutting equipment.

Make sure the cutter does not hit foreign objects such as stones, roots or the like. This can make the cutter dull and bend the engine shaft. Always ensure the cutter is well ground and balanced correctly. See also instructions under the heading Maintenance.

Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks. A damaged cutting attachment should always be replaced.

Also check that the cutter bolt is undamaged and that the engine shaft is not bent.

The washer and cup spring should always be replaced when changing the cutter or cutter bracket.

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.

•A lawn mower is only designed to mow lawns. The only accessories you can use with this engine unit are the cutters we recommend in the Technical data chapter.

•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 co-ordination.

WARNING! Running an engine in a conﬁned

!or badly ventilated area can result in death due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.

•You must use personal protection whenever you use the machine. See the instructions under the heading Personal protection.

•Never use a machine that has been modiﬁed in any way from its original speciﬁcation.

Never use any accessories other than those recommended in this manual. See instructions under the headings Cutting equipment and Technical data.

WARNING! A faulty cutting attachment may

!increase the risk of accidents.

•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.

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