SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Machine′s safety equipment
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. See the ”What is what?” section to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine.
WARNING! Never use a machine that has
!faulty safety equipment! Carry out the inspection, maintenance and service routines listed in this section.
Vibration damping system
Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier.
The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and the machine′s handle unit.
The engine body, including the cutting equipment, is insulated from the handles by vibration damping units.
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
Muffler
WARNING! The muffler gets very hot in use
!and remains so for a short time afterwards. Do not touch the muffler if it is hot!
The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.
WARNING! The exhaust fumes from the
!engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For mufflers it is very important that you follow the instructions on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine. See instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine’s safety equipment.
WARNING! The inside of the muffler contain
!chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler.
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).
A
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.
Guard for the blade
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.
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