SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vibration damping system
•Check the vibration damping units regularly for cracks or deformation. Replace them if damaged.
•Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached.
Muffler
•Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.
•Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine.
•The muffler on your machine is equipped with a spark arrestor screen; this must be cleaned regularly. See the heading Muffler in the Maintenance chapter. A
blocked screen will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage.
•Never use a muffler with a defective spark arrestor screen.
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.
General safety precautions
General
•Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgement or your co- ordination.
•Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading ”Personal protective equipment”.
•Never use a machine that has been modified in any way from its original specification.
•Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.
•All covers and guards must be fitted before starting. Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.
•The blower operator must make sure that no bystanders or animals come nearer than 15 metres. Whenever several operators are working in the same
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