SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General safety instructions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•The machine is only designed for cutting the edges of lawns.
•The only accessories to be used with the engine unit as a drive source are the cutting units we recommend in the chapter “Technical data“.
•The operator is responsible for incidents and risks occurring to people and property.
•Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking medicines that can affect your sight, your judgement or the control of your body.
•Do not operate when it's dark.
•Use personal protective equipment. See the section “Personal protective equipment“.
•Never use a machine that has been modified so that it no longer corresponds with the original design.
•Never use a machine that is faulty. Follow the mainte- nance, control and service instructions in this Operator‘s Manual.
Some maintenance and service actions should be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See the chapter “Maintenance“.
•All covers and guards must be fitted before starting the machine. Check that the spark plug cap and HT lead are not damaged, otherwise you could get an electric shock.
!WARNING!
Faulty cutting equipment increases the risk of accidents.
Personal protection
• Always wear boots, and the other safety equipment described in the section ”Personal protective equipment”.
•Always wear working clothes and
•Never wear loose fitting clothes or jewellery.
•Persons with long hair should, for personal safety, put their hair up.
Safety instructions regarding the surroundings
•Never allow children to use the machine.
•Ensure no one comes closer than 15 metres when working.
•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 loose objects such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string, etc. that can be thrown or become entangled in the blade or blade guard.
•Keep unauthorised persons at a distance. Children, animals, onlookers and helpers should be outside the safety zone of 15 meters (50 feet). Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches.
•Check the entire machine before starting work. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leakage and that all safety guards and covers are complete and fastened securely. Check all nuts and bolts.
•Check the blade for cracks or any other damage.
•Ensure the blade guard is mounted and not damaged.
•Check that the blade and blade guard are correctly secured.
•When adjusting the carburetor make sure the blade is held against the ground and that no one is in the immediate vicinity.
•Make sure the blade does not rotate when idling.
•Make sure the handle and safety features are in order. Never use a machine that has parts missing or has been changed in relation to the specification.
•Only use the machine for the purpose it was intended for.
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