SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine′s safety equipment
IMPORTANT! 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.
Throttle lock
•Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lock is released.
•Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it.
•Check that the throttle control and throttle lock move freely and that the return springs work properly.
•See instructions under the heading Start. Start the machine and apply full throttle. Release the throttle and check that the cutting attachment stops and remains at a standstill. If the cutting attachment rotates with the throttle in the idle position then the carburettor idle setting must be checked. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.
Stop switch
•Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting.
Cutting attachment guard
•Ensure that the guard is undamaged and is not cracked.
•Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked.
•Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using. See chapter on Technical data.
Vibration damping system
•Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation.
•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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