STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting
WARNING! When the engine is started with ! the choke in either the choke or start throttle
positions the cutting attachment will start to rotate immediately.
• Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled.
• Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no
risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment.
• Place the machine on the ground, ensure the cutting attachment is clear of twigs and stones. Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot). Then grip the starter handle with your right hand and pull the starter cord.
For safety reasons follow these recommendations!
•Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or that the blade has been used with dull teeth. Discard a blade if cracks are found.
•Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to being tightened too much. Discard the support flange if it is cracked.
•Ensure the locking nut has not lost its captive force. The nut lock should have a locking force of at least 1.5 Nm. The tightening torque of the locking nut should be
•Check that the blade guard is not damaged or cracked. Replace the blade guard if it is exposed to impact or is cracked.
•Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not damaged or cracked. Replace the trimmer head or trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked.
•Never use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard.
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