SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Cutting attachment guard
This guard is intended to prevent loose ob- jects from being thrown towards the opera- tor. The guard also protects the operator from accidental contact with the cutting at- tachment.
WARNING! Never use a cutting attachment without an approved guard. See the section on “Technical data”. If an incorrect or faulty guard is fitted this can cause serious personal injury.
Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the level of vibration.
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experi- ence symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin color or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. The risk increases at low temperatures.
Muffler
The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator.
CAUTION! Muffler is fitted with a catalytic converter designed to reduce harmful ex- haust gases.
For mufflers, it is very important that you fol- low the instructions on checking, maintain- ing, and servicing your machine.
See Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine’s safety equipment section.
WARNING! Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and remain so for some time after stopping. This also ap- plies at idle speed. Contact can re- sult in burns to the skin. Remember the risk of fire!
WARNING! The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler.
WARNING! Bear in mind that: Engine exhaust fumes contain car- bon monoxide, which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. For this reason you should not start or run the machine indoors, or any- where that is poorly ventilated. The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near com- bustible material!
Cutting equipment
A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass.
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 de- scribed below you must contact your service agent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee the availability of professional re- pairs and service. If the retailer who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer, ask him for the address of your nearest service agent.
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