SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Basic working techniques
Safety instructions while working
•Always ensure you have a safe and stable working position.
•Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the machine at the side of your body.
•Use your right hand to control the throttle setting.
•Make sure that your hands and feet do not come near the cutting attachment when the engine is running.
•When the engine is switched off, keep your hands and feet away from the cutting attachment until it has stopped completely.
•Always carry out edging at full throttle.
•Always keep the cutter close to the ground.
•Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on the engine (i.e. without the resistance that the cutting attachment exerts on the engine when you are using the machine) can lead to serious engine damage.
•Be especially careful when pulling the edger towards you during work.
•If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the machine immediately. Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug. Check that the machine is not damaged.
Repair any damage.
WARNING! Sometimes grass or stones can
!get trapped in the cutter guard and cutter. Always stop the engine before cleaning.
WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects.
!Always wear approved eye protection. Never lean over the cutting attachment guard. Stones, rubbish, etc. can be thrown up into the eyes causing blindness or serious injury.
Safety instructions after completing work
•Make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before cleaning, carrying out repairs or an inspection. Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug.
•Always wear
•Store the machine out of reach of children.
•Use only original spare parts for repairs.
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