MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT
General | |
! | WARNING! Never use a machine that has |
faulty safety equipment! If your machine | |
fails any of these checks contact your | |
| service agent to get it repaired. |
The engine should be switched off, and the stop switch in STOP position.
This section describes the machine′s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly.
Throttle lockout
The throttle trigger lock is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle. When the lock (A) is pressed in this releases the throttle (B).
The trigger lock remains pressed in as long as the throttle is pressed. When the grip on the handle is released the throttle trigger and the throttle trigger lock both return to their original positions. This is controlled by two independent return spring systems. This means that the throttle trigger is automatically locked in the idle position.
Checking the throttle lockout
•Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released.
•Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it.
•Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly.
•Start the power cutter and apply full throttle. Release the throttle control and check that the cutting blade stops and remains stationary. If the cutting blade rotates when the throttle is in the idle position you should check the carburettor’s idle adjustment. See instructions in the section "Maintenance".
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
Checking the stop switch
•Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting.
Guard for the blade | ||
! | WARNING! Always check that the guard is | |
correctly fitted before starting the machine. | ||
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This guard is fitted above the cutting blade and is designed to prevent parts of the blade or cutting fragments from being thrown towards the user.
Checking the blade guard
•Check that the guard over the cutting blade is not cracked or damaged in any other way. Replace when damaged.
•Check that the cutting blade is fitted correctly and does not show signs of damage. A damaged cutting blade can cause personal injury.
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