English – 9
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Transport and storage
• Store and transport the machine and fuel so that any leakage
or fumes do not risk coming into contact with sparks or naked
flames. For example, electric machines, electric motors,
electrical switches/power switches, heaters or the like.
• When storing or transporting fuel, approved containers
intended for this purpose must be used.
• When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank must
be emptied. Contact your local petrol station to find out how to
dispose of excess fuel.
• The engine must be cooling off before storage or packaging.
Start
• The complete clutch cover
with shaft must be fitted
before the machine is
started, otherwise the clutch
can become loose and cause
personal injury.
• Never start the machine
indoors. Bear in mind the
dangers of inhaling the
engine’s exhaust fumes.
• Observe your surroundings
and make sure that there is
no risk of people or animals
coming into contact with the
cutting equipment.
• Place the machine on the
ground, make sure the blade
is free from branches and
stones. Press the machine
body against the ground
using your left hand (NOTE!
Do not use your foot). Grip
the starter handle with your
right hand and pull the starter
cord.
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Fuel safety
• Always use a fuel container
with an anti-spill valve.
• Never fill the machine while
the engine is running. Stop
the engine and allow it to cool
for a few minutes before
refuelling.
• Provide good ventilation
when filling or mixing fuel
(petrol and 2-stroke oil).
• Move the machine at least
3 m from the filling position
before starting.
• Never start the machine:
a) If you have spilt fuel on it.
Wipe up all spillage.
b) If you have spilt fuel on
yourself or your clothes.
Change your clothes.
c) If there is a fuel leak. Make
regular checks for leakage
from the fuel cap and the
fuel supply pipes.
WARNING!
Exercise great care when handling fuel. Bear
in mind the risk of fire, explosions and
inhaling fumes.
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WARNING!
When the engine starts with the choke lever
in the choke or starter throttle position the
cutting tool (blade or trimmer) starts to rotate
immediately.