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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Vibration damping system

Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system
that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation
easier.
The machines vibration damping system reduces the transfer
of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and
the machines handle unit.
Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or
deformation. Check that the vibration damping element is
undamaged and securely attached.

Mufer

The mufer is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum
and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.
A mufer tted with a catalytic converter is also designed to
reduce harmful exhaust gases.
In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a
signicant risk of re. We therefore t certain mufers with a
spark arrestor mesh. Check whether the mufer on your
machine is tted with this kind of mesh.
For mufers it is very important that you follow the instructions
on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine.
Never use a machine that has a faulty mufer.
Regularly check that the mufer is securely attached to the
machine.
If the mufer on your machine is tted with a spark arrestor
mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will
cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious
damage.
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WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can
lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage
in people who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experience
symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of
strength, changes in skin colour or
condition. These symptoms normally appear
in the ngers, hands or wrists. The risk
increases at low temperatures.
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WARNING! Mufers tted with catalytic
converters 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
re!
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WARNING! The inside of the mufer contain
chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid
contact with these elements in the event of a
damaged mufer.
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WARNING! Bear in mind that:
The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot
and may contain sparks which can start a
re. Never start the machine indoors or near
combustible material!