GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Make sure the power trigger is locked when the power trigger lock is in its original position.
Press the power trigger and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it.
Check that the power trigger and the power trigger lockout move freely and that the return spring works properly.
See instructions under the Start heading. Start the machine and apply full power. Release the power trigger and check that the cutting attachment stops and remain at a standstill.
Cutting attachment guard
This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment.
Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked.
Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using. See chapter on Technical data.
! | WARNING! Never use a cutting | |
attachment without an approved guard. | ||
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| See the chapter on Technical data. If an | |
| incorrect or faulty guard is fitted this can | |
| cause serious personal injury. | |
! | WARNING! This machine is renowned for | |
its low vibration load. 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. |
Cutting equipment
This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to:
•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 line and the correct line diameter.
Always remove the battery before you work on any part of the cutting equipment. It continues to rotate even after the throttle control has been released. Check that the cutting equipment has stopped completely and remove the battery before you start any work on it.
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