GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CLOTHINGMake sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing when the throttle lock is released.
that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy,
long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go
barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
FIRST AID KIT
Always have a Ţrst aid kit nearby.
Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its original
position when you release it.
Machine2222s safety equipment
This section describes the machine2s safety equipment, its
purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried
out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the �What is
what?� section to locate where this equipment is positioned
on your machine.
Check that the throttle control and throttle lock move freely
The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of and that the return springs work properly.
accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried
out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out
professionally. If you need further information please contact
your nearest service workshop.
IMPORTANT! All servicing and repair work on the machine
requires special training. This is especially true of the
machine2s safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the
checks described below you must contact your service
agent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee the See instructions under the heading Start. Start the machine
availability of professional repairs and service. If the retailer and apply full throttle. Release the throttle and check that the
who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer, ask him for cutting attachment stops and remains at a standstill. If the
the address of your nearest service agent.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 with faulty
!safety equipment. The machineOs safety
equipment must be checked and maintained
as described in this section. If your machine
fails any of these checks contact your
service agent to get it repaired.
Throttle lock
The throttle lock is designed to prevent accidental operation
of the throttle control. When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when
you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B). Stop switch
When you release the handle the throttle control and the Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
throttle lock both move back to their original positions. This
movement is controlled by two independent return springs.
This arrangement means that the throttle control is
automatically locked at the idle setting.
A
B
Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you
move the stop switch to the stop setting.
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