GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Cutting equipment
This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to:
•Reduce the risk of blade thrust.
•Obtain maximum cutting performance.
•Extend the life of cutting equipment.
IMPORTANT!
Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the chapter on Technical data.
Refer to the instructions for the cutting attachment to check the correct way to load the cord and the correct cord diameter.
Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow our recommendations. Also refer to the instructions on the blade packaging.
WARNING! Always stop the engine
! before doing any work on the cutting attachment.This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released. Ensure that the cutting attachment has stopped completely and disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug before you start to work on it.
WARNING! Using an incorrect cutting
! attachment or an incorrectly sharpened blade increases the risk of blade thrust.
Cutting equipment
Grass blades and grass cutters are intended for cutting coarse grass.
A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass.
General rules
Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the chapter on Technical data.
Keep 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.
Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks. A damaged cutting attachment should always be replaced.
Sharpening grass cutters and grass blades
•See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions. Sharpen blades and cutters using a
•Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade.
WARNING! Always discard a blade that is
! bent, twisted, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way. Never attempt to straighten a twisted blade so that it can be reused. Only use original blades of the specified type.
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