8 – English
Safety instructions before starting work
• Inspect the working area. Remove loose objects such as
stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string, etc. that can be
thrown or become entangled in the blade or blade guard.
• Keep unauthorised persons at a distance. Children, animals,
onlookers and helpers should be outside the safety zone of 15
meters (50 feet). Stop the machine immediately if anyone
approaches.
• Check the entire machine before starting work. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leakage and that all safety
guards and covers are complete and fastened securely.
Check all nuts and bolts.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General safety instructions• Check that the blade and blade guard are correctly secured.
• When adjusting the carburetor make sure the blade is held
against the ground and that no one is in the immediate vicinity.
• Make sure the blade does not rotate when idling.
• Make sure the handle and safety features are in order. Never
use a machine that has parts missing or has been changed in
relation to the specification.
• Only use the machine for the purpose it was intended for.
• Check the blade for cracks or
any other damage.
• Ensure the blade guard is
mounted and not damaged.
Safety instructions regarding the
surroundings
• Never allow children to use the machine.
• Ensure no one comes closer than 15 metres when working.
• Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first
ensuring that they have understood the contents of the
Operator’s Manual.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The machine is only designed for cutting the edges of
lawns.
• The only accessories to be used with the engine unit
as a drive source are the cutting units we recommend
in the chapter
“Technical data“
.
• The operator is responsible for incidents and risks
occurring to people and property.
• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have
consumed alcohol, or if you are taking medicines that
can affect your sight, your judgement or the control of
your body.
• Do not operate when it's dark.
• Use personal protective equipment. See the section
“Personal protective equipment“.
• Never use a machine that has been modified so that it
no longer corresponds with the original design.
• Never use a machine that is faulty. Follow the mainte-
nance, control and service instructions in this
Operator‘s Manual.
Some maintenance and service actions should be
carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See the
chapter
“Maintenance“
.
• All covers and guards must be fitted before starting the
machine. Check that the spark plug cap and HT lead
are not damaged, otherwise you could get an electric
shock.
Personal protection
• Always wear boots, and the
other safety equipment
described in the section
”Personal protective
equipment”
.
• Always wear working clothes
and heavy-duty, long
trousers.
• Never wear loose fitting
clothes or jewellery.
• Persons with long hair
should, for personal safety,
put their hair up.
WARNING!
Faulty cutting equipment increases the risk of
accidents.
!