GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine.
WARNING: Mufflers get very hot during use and remain so for some time after stopping. This also applies at idle speed. Contact can result in burns to the skin. Remember the risk of fire!
WARNING: The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler.
WARNING: Bear in mind that: Engine exhaust fumes contain car- bon monoxide, which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. For this reason you should not start or run the machine indoors, or any- where that is poorly ventilated. The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near com- bustible material!
Locking nut
A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting attachment.
When fitting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the cutting attachment. To remove it, undo the nut in the same direction as the cutting at- tachment rotates. (CAUTION! The nut has
a
The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not be so worn that you can turn it by hand. The lining should offer a resistance of at least 1.5 Nm. The nut should be re- placed after it has been put on approx. 10 times.
Cutting equipment
This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to:
SReduce the risk of blade thrust.
SObtain maximum cutting performance. S Extend the life of cutting equipment.
IMPORTANT!
Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the section on “Technical data”.
Refer to the instructions for the cutting attach- ment to check the correct way to load the trimmer line and the correct line diameter. Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharp- ened! Follow our recommendations. Also re- fer to the instructions on the blade packaging. Maintain the correct blade setting! Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge.
WARNING: Always stop the en- gine before doing any work on the cutting attachment. This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released. Ensure that the cutting attachment has stopped completely and disconnect the lead from the spark plug before you start to work on it.
WARNING: Using an incorrect cutting attachment or an incorrect- ly sharpened blade increases the risk of kickback.
8
