GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Stop switch
Make sure the engine stops when you push and hold the stop switch.
Cutting attachment guard
This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment.
Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked.
Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using. See the “Technical data” section.
WARNING: Never use a cutting attachment without an approved guard. See the section on “Technical data”. If an incorrect or faulty guard is fitted this can cause serious personal injury.
Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the level of vibration.
WARNING: Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experi- ence symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin color or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. The risk increases at low temperatures.
Harness quick release
There is an easily accessible, harness quick release fitted at the front in case of an emergency that requires you to free your- self from the machine and harness.
See instructions under the heading Adjust- ing the harness.
Check that the harness straps are correctly positioned. Once the harness and machine have been adjusted, check that the harness quick release works correctly.
Muffler
The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator.
In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a significant risk of fire.
We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark arrestor mesh. Check whether the muffler on your machine is fitted with this kind of mesh.
Muffler bolts
Spark arrestor mesh
For mufflers, it is very important that you follow the instructions on checking, main- taining, and servicing your machine.
Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.
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