SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vibration damping system
Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier.
Use of incorrectly wound cord or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the level of vibration.
The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and the machine′s handle unit.
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. These symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists.
Muffler
The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. A muffler fitted with a catalytic converter is also designed to reduce harmful exhaust gases.
In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a significant risk of fire. We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark arrestor mesh. Check whether the muffler on your machine is fitted with this kind of mesh.
For mufflers it is very important that you follow the instructions on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine. See instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine’s safety equipment.
WARNING! Mufflers fitted 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 fire!
WARNING! The inside of the muffler contain
!chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler.
WARNING! Bear in mind that:
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Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. For this reason you should not start or run the machine indoors, or anywhere that is poorly ventilated.
The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material!
Cutting equipment
Grass blades and grass cutters are intended for cutting coarse grass.
A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass.
Locking nut
A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting attachment.
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