SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3. Muffler
The muffler is designed to give the lowest possible noise level and to direct the engine’s exhaust fumes away from the user. A muffler fitted with a catalytic converter is also designed to reduce harmful exhaust emissions.
It is extremely important that the instructions for checking, maintaining and servicing the muffler are followed (see the section “Control, maintenance and service of the machine’s safety equipment”).
Control, maintenance and service of the machine‘s safety equipment
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•All service and repairs to the machine require special training.
•This applies especially to the machine‘s safety equipment. If the machine does not meet any of he controls listed below you should contact your service workshop.
•The purchase of one of our products guarantees that professional repair and servicing will be carried out on it. If the point of purchase is not one of our servicing dealers, please ask for details of the closest service workshop.
!WARNING!
Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters become extremely hot during use and after stopping. This also applies at idling speeds. Contact can result in burns to the skin. Be observant to the risk of fire!
!WARNING!
Bear in mind that exhaust fumes:
•contain carbon monoxide, which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Therefore never start or run the machine indoors.
•are hot and can contain sparks that can cause fires. Never start the machine indoors or close to inflammable material.
!WARNING!
Never use a machine with defective safety equipment. The safety equipment should be maintained as described in this section. If your machine does not meet any of these controls you should contact your service workshop.
!WARNING!
Always stop the engine before doing any work on the cutting attachment. This will continue to move even after the throttle has been released. Ensure that the cutting attachment has stopped completely and remove the cable from the spark plug before you start to work on it.
4. Transport guard
The transport guard (A) is intended to protect against any part of the body coming into contact with the cutting edges (B).
The transport guard must always be fitted over the cutting attachment when the machine is transported or stored.
B
A
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