SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Muffler
•Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.
•Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine.
•If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor mesh then it should be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh causes the engine to overheat, which can lead to serious damage.
Never use a muffler with a defective spark arrestor mesh.
Cutting equipment
This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to:
•Reduce the risk of kickback.
•Obtain maximum cutting performance.
•Extend the life of cutting equipment. General rules
1Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the chapter on Technical data.
2Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge. An incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade increases the risk of accidents.
3Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks. A damaged cutting attachment should always be replaced.
Locking nut
•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 attachment rotates. (CAUTION! The nut has a
•Tighten the nut using the socket spanner.
CAUTION! 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 replaced after it has been put on approx. 10 times.
WARNING! Never use a machine with faulty
!safety equipment. The machine’s safety equipment must be checked and maintained as described in this section. If your machine fails any of these checks contact your service agent to get it repaired.
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