SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•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.
Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine.
If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor mesh then it should be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh causes the engine to overheat, which can lead to serious damage.
Never use a muffler with a defective spark arrestor mesh.
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