•Keep all parts of the body and clothing away from the blades during startup and while the engine is running.
•Always work from a stable position on your feet.
•Do not use the hedge trimmer while standing on a ladder or other unstable support.
•When trimming tall hedges or bushes, use a stable, safe platform and stand in a stable posi- tion without the risk of losing your balance.
•If you strike an object accidentally, switch off the engine immediately and examine the machine.
•Make sure the grip and hand guard are in place during use of the machine.
•When trimming or edging, keep the engine run- ning at high speed; these operations should not be carried out with the motor running at low speed.
•Never lift the hedge trimmer above shoulder height when using it.
•Always wait for the motor to idle before moving the machine from one section of the shrub or hedge to another.
•Stop the engine when changing to another place or before examining the blades.
•Before starting to cut again make sure your position is correct.
•To reduce the fire hazard keep the engine and muffler free of twigs, leaves or excess lubricant.
•Watch out for the sharp edges and hot part of the machine.
•Prolonged use of the machine or other equip- ment expose the operator to vibrations that can cause the White Finger Syndrome (Syndrome of Raynaud). This could reduce the sensitivity of the hands in distinguishing different tempera- tures and cause a general numbness. The operator should therefore check the conditions of the hands and fingers if the machine is used continuously or regularly. If one of the symp- toms should appear, consult a doctor immedi- ately.
D. Fuel Mixture
CAUTION!
Do not smoke while refueling!
•Open the cap on the tank by loosening it slowly.
•Fill the tank in the open, far from flames or sparks.
•Never add fuel in the tank when the engine is running or hot, (let the engine cool off before filling the tank) to avoid the risk of fire.
•Avoid contact of the oil and fuel with the skin and eyes.
•Fill the tank in a
•Do not inhale the fumes of the fuel mixture. It is toxic.
•Store the fuel mixture in suitable fuel con- tainers only.
PREPARATION OF THE MIXTURE
CAUTION!
•Do not use any other type of fuel than the type recommended in this manual.
•This machine is equipped with a
CAUTION! Control the specifications of the oil shown on the package; the use of
oil lacking the specifications expressly indicat- ed in this manual could cause serious damage to the engine!
•To obtain the best mixture, pour the oil into an approved container first, followed by the gaso- line, and shake the container well (every time you take fuel out of it).
•Be careful not to spill the gasoline.
•The characteristics of the mixture tend to deteri- orate in time, so you should only prepare as much mixture as you are going to need.
FILLING THE TANK
CAUTION! The following precautions should be taken to reduce the fire hazard:
•Always ensure there is adequate ventilation.
•Do not smoke or take sources of heat or sparks near the fuel.
•Refuel with the engine off.
•Open the cap on the tank carefully to elimi- nate any excess pressure.
•Do not take the cap off the tank with the engine running.
•After fueling, close the cap tightly.
•Fill the tank in a
•Place the machine on a solid flat surface so that it cannot tip over, with the cap on the tank fac- ing upward.
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