•
Remember the risk of fire. Make sure the muffler is always correctly fastened to the machine. Never use the machine with a defective or damaged muffler.
•
CAUTION! Engine exhaust fumes con- tain carbon monoxide which can cause poi- soning. For this reason, you should not use the machine indoors.
•
CAUTION! Engine exhaust fumes can get very hot and may contain sparks. Do not use it near inflammable material
C. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General precautions
•Use the product only for the purpose for which it was designed.
•Do not use this machine for any other purpose than trimming or edging shrubs, hedges or bushes.
•Always grip the machine firmly with both hands.
•Make sure you know how to stop the engine and blades if necessary (see section on starting and stopping the engine).
•CAUTION! The blades of the hedge trimmer continue to move due to inertia even after the engine has been switched off, so be very care- ful of your hands as there is a real danger of amputation of the fingers.
•Inspect the machine carefully prior to using it.
•Make sure there are no loose screws, damaged parts or fuel leakage.
•THE ENGINE EXHAUST FUMES ARE POISO- NOUS TO BREATHE AND MAY CAUSE ASFIXI- ATION AND DEATH
•Never allow children to use this machine.
•Never allow children or persons who are not familiar with these instructions and sufficiently trained to use the hedge trimmer. Local regula- tions may indicate age limits for use.
•Anyone who uses the machine should be famil- iar with the instructions for safe use of it as described in this manual, and should be instructed in the proper cutting techniques to use, possibly by practical demonstration.
•Keep this manual with the machine when selling or lending it to others so that the future users can familiarize themselves with the product and the instructions for safe use.
•Wear properly fitting protective working clothes of approved type. Wear
•Do not wear loose clothing and jewelry that could catch in the moving parts of the machine.
•Keep hair fastened or gathered so that is does not hang below shoulder level.
•Examine the work area and be careful of any hazards (such as roads, driveways, power lines,
hanging tree limbs, etc.).
•Remove any rubbish or refuse from the work area such as cans, bottles, rocks, etc.
•Any contact of the blades with other objects could cause serious injury to the operator, other people or animals in the vicinity and the machine.
•Never try to use a machine with any of its parts missing or after any alterations have been made to it by persons other than authorized service personnel.
•The operator or user is liable for any accidents or damages to third parties or property, and for the dangers to which they may be exposed.
•Take account of any hazard that may not be perceived because of the noise of the machine.
•Make sure there is someone in the vicinity with- in safe calling distance in case of any accidents.
•Never use the machine when you are tired or under the influence of any substances like drugs or alcohol that could affect your physical conditions.
•When you transport the hedge trimmer in a motor vehicle, place it in a stable fixed position so that no fuel leaks out.
•During transportation or storage of the machine always fit the blade guard on the blades to pre- vent accidental injury.
•ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL REPLACEMENTS AND ACCESSORIES.
Precautions for safe use of the machine
•Make sure any other persons or animals in the vicinity are at a safe distance (at least 10 meters). If necessary, use warning signals to keep persons and animals at a safe distance.
•If any fuel is spilled on the machine, make sure the engine is completely dry before starting it.
•Keep the grips clean and dry
•Never start the machine if the blades are dam- aged or badly worn
•If you wear the McCulloch safety visor, make sure to remove the transparent protective film, if any.
ENGLISH - 3
