SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SIf the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap
and fuel lines.
SAvoid all skin contact with fuel. Fuel is a skin irritant and may even cause skin changes.
Transporting and storage
SStore and transport the machine and fuel so that there is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames, for example, from electri- cal machinery, electric motors, electrical
relays/switches or boilers.
SWhen storing and transporting fuel al- ways use approved containers intended
for this purpose.
SWhen storing the machine for long peri- ods the fuel tank must be emptied. Con- tact your local gas station to find out where to dispose of excess fuel.
WARNING! Take care when han- dling fuel. Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosion and inhaling fumes.
General working instructions
IMPORTANT!
This section describes the basic safety pre- cautions for working with trimmers. If you encounter a situation where you are uncer- tain how to proceed you should ask an ex- pert. Contact your servicing dealer.
Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability.
You must understand the difference between forestry clearing, grass clearing and grass trimming before use.
Basic safety rules
1. Look around you:
STo ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the
machine.
STo ensure that people, animals, etc., do not come into contact with the cut- ting attachment or loose objects that are thrown out by the cutting attach- ment.
SCAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for help in the event of an accident.
2.Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc.
3.Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area around you for possible ob- stacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take great care when working on sloping ground.
4.Switch off the engine before moving to another area.
5.Never put the machine down with the engine running.
Basic working techniques
SAlways slow the engine to idle speed after each working operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on the engine can lead to serious engine damage.
WARNING! Sometimes branches or grass get caught between the guard and cutting attachment. Always stop the engine before cleaning.
Grass trimming using a trimmer head
Trimming
SHold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle. It is the end of the trim- mer line that does the work. Let the trim- mer line work at its own pace. Never press the trimmer line into the area to be cut.
SThe trimmer line can easily remove grass and weeds up against walls, fences, trees and borders, however it can also damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes, and
damage fence posts.
SReduce the risk of damaging plants by short-
ening the trimmer line to
SWhen trimming you should use less than full throttle so that the trimmer line lasts longer and to reduce the wear on the trimmer head.
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