SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Y Place the machine on the ground, ensure the cutting
General safety precautions
attachment is clear of twigs and stones. Hold the body of
the machine on the ground using your left hand
IMPORTANT!(CAUTION! Not with your foot). Then grip the starter
handle with your right hand and pull the starter cord.
The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass
clearing and/or forestry clearing.
The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit
are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter
on Technical data.
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.
Never use the machine in extreme weather conditions such
as severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates.
Fuel safety
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading Personal protective equipment.
Never use a machine that has been modiŢed in any way
from its original speciŢcation.
Y Always use a fuel container with an anti-spill valve.
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,
Y Never refuel the machine while the engine is running.
maintenance and service instructions described in this
Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes
manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be
before refuelling.
carried out by trained and qualiŢed specialists. See
instructions under the heading Maintenance.Y Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or
mixing fuel (petrol and 2-stroke oil).
All covers and guards must be Ţtted before starting. Make
sure the spark plug cap and HT lead are not damaged. Y Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point
Otherwise you could get an electric shock.before starting it.
The machine operator must ensure that no people or Y Never start the machine:
animals come closer than 15 metres while working. When
1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and
several operators are working in the same area the safety
allow remaining fuel to evaporate.
distance should be at least twice the tree height and no less
than 15 metres.2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes,
change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that
has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.
WARNING! Using an incorrect cutting
3 If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks
attachment or an incorrectly Ţled blade can
!from the fuel cap and fuel lines.
increase the risk of accidents.
4 Avoid all skin contact with fuel. Fuel is a skin irritant
and may even cause skin changes.
Starting
WARNING! When the engine is started with
the choke in either the choke or start throttle
!
positions the cutting attachment will start to
rotate immediately.
Y The complete clutch cover and shaft must be Ţtted before Transport and storage
the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can come
Y Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is
loose and cause personal injury.
no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with
Y Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be sparks or naked �ames, for example, from electrical
dangerous if inhaled.machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/switches or
boilers.
Y Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no
risk of people or animals coming into contact with the Y When storing and transporting fuel always use approved
cutting equipment.containers intended for this purpose.
Y When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank
must be emptied. Contact your local petrol station to Ţnd
out where to dispose of excess fuel.
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