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115299326 Rev.2 7/15/10
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT!All servic ing and repair work
on the machine requires special training. This
is especially true of the machine’s safety
equipment. If your machine fails any of the
checks described below you must contact
your service agent. When you buy any ofour
products we guarantee the availability of pro-
fessional repairs and service. If the retailer
who sells your machine is not a serv icing
dealer, ask him for the address of your near-
est service agent.
Machine’s safety equipment
This section describes the machine’s safe-
ty equipment, its purpose, and how checks
andmaintenanc e should be carried out to
ensure that it operates correctly. See the
“What is what” section to locate where this
equipmentis positionedon your machine.
Thel ife span of the machine can be re-
duced and the risk of accidents can in-
crease if machine maintenance is not car-
ried out correctly and if service and/or re-
pairs are not carried out professionally. If
you need further information please contact
your nearest service workshop.

Throttlelock --out

Thet hrottle lock--outis designedto prevent
accidental operation of the throttle control.
Wheny ou press the lock--out (A) (i.e. when
you grasp the handle) it releases the
throttlecontrol (B). When you release the
handle,t he throttle control and the throttle
lock--outboth move back totheir original
positions. This movement is controlled by
two independent return springs. This ar-
rangement means that the throttle control is
automatically locked at the idle setting.
Press the throttle lock--out and make sure it
returns to its original position when you re-
lease it.
Check that the throttle control and throttle
lock--outmove freely andthat the return
springs work properly.
See instructions under the heading Start.
Start the machine and apply full throttle.
Release the throttle and check that the
cutting attachment stops and remains at a
standstill. If the cutting attachment rotates
with the throttle in the idle position then the
carburettor idle setting must be checked.
See instructions under the heading
Maintenance.
WARNING: Never use a machine
that has faulty safety equipment!
Follow the control, maintenance
and service instructions described
in this section. If your machine fails
any of these checks contact your
service agent to get it repaired.
A
B
Make sure the throttle control is locked at
the idle setting when the throttle lock--out is
released.
FIRSTAID KIT
A first aid kit should be carried by opera-
tors of clearing saws, brushcutters or trim-
mers.
CLOTHING
Wearc lothes made of a strong fabric and
avoid loose clothing that can catch on
shrubs and branches. Always wear heavy,
longpants . Do not wear jewelry, shorts
sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is
above shoulder level.