SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Throttle lockout
•Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released.
•Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it.
•Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly.
•Start the power cutter and apply full throttle. Release the throttle control and check that the cutting blade stops and remains stationary. If the cutting blade rotates when the throttle is in the idle position you should check the carburettor’s idle adjustment. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.
Checking the blade guard
Never use a defective guard or a guard that has not been fitted correctly.
WARNING! Always check that the guard is
!correctly fitted before starting the machine. Check that the cutting blade is fitted correctly and does not show signs of damage. A damaged cutting blade can cause personal injury. See instructions under the heading Assembly.
Check that the guard is complete and without any cracks or deformations.
General safety precautions
•A power cutter is designed to cut hard materials, such as masonry. Observe the increased risk of kickback when cutting soft materials. See instructions under the heading How to avoid kickback.
•Do not use the power cutter until you have read the entire contents of this Operator’s Manual.
All servicing, in addition to the points listed in the section ”Control, maintenance and service of the power cutter’s safety equipment”, should be carried out by trained service specialists.
•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
•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.
•Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first ensuring that they have understood the contents of the operator’s manual.
•Never use the machine indoors. Be aware of the dangers of inhaling the engine’s exhaust fumes.
Transport and storage
Do not store or transport the power cutter with the cutting blade fitted.
Store the power cutter in a lockable area so that it is out of reach of children and unauthorised persons.
All blades should be removed from the cutter after use and stored carefully. Store cutting blades in dry, frost free conditions.
Special care should be taken with abrasive discs. Abrasive discs must be stored on a flat, level surface. If blades are supplied with a backing pad then a spacer should be used to keep them flat. If an abrasive disc is stored in humid conditions, this can cause imbalance and result in injury.
Inspect new blades for transport or storage damage.
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