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15. Transporting the machine or carrying out mainte-
nance or servicing work on the machine while the
motor is running can lead to accidents.
Safe handling of operating materials
1. Fuel is highly flammable and its vapours can ex-
plode if ignited. Take appropriate measures when
using fuel so as to reduce the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
2. Remain in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area
when filling or draining the tank and use an ap-
proved fuel collection container.
3. Smoking prohibited. Avoid ignition sparks, open
flames or any other source of ignition in the vicinity
of the area when filling fuel or operating the unit.
Never fill the tank when inside the building.
4. To avoid sparking or arcing, keep earthed conduc-
tive objects, such as tools, away from unprotected
live electrical parts and connections. They may
ignite fumes or vapours.
5. Always switch off the motor and allow it to cool
down before refilling the tank. Do not remove the
cap from the tank or fill up with fuel while the en-
gine is running or warm. Never operate the ma-
chine if the fuel system is leaking.
6. Slightly open the cap of the tank to release pres-
sure in the tank.
7. Do not overfill the tank (to approx. 1.5 cm below
the filler neck for space in the event of fuel expand-
ing due to heat generated by the motor).
8. Replace the caps of the tank and the container se-
curely and wipe up any spilled fuel. Never operate
the unit if the tank cover is not attached.
9. Avoid sources of ignition in case of spilled fuel. Do
not try to start the motor if fuel has been spilled. In-
stead, remove the machine from the affected area
and avoid sources of ignition until the vapours from
the fuel have dissipated.
10. Store fuel in specially made containers that have
been approved for this purpose.
11. Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated location away
from sparks, open flames or other sources of ig-
nition.
12. Never store fuel or the machine containing a tank
filled with fuel in a building where exhaust fumes
could come into contact with ignition sparks, open
flames or any other ignition source, such as water
heaters, ovens, dryers or similar. Allow the motor
to cool down before placing it in a housing.
Notes on use and care of the machine
1. Do not lift or carry the machine when the motor
is running.
2. Do not operate the machine using force.
3. Use the right machine for your application. Using
the right machine will do the job in a better and
safer way.
4. Do not change the motor speed regulator settings
and do not run the motor at too high a speed. The
speed regulator controls the maximum operating
speed deemed safe for the motor.
5. Do not run the motor fast if the ground is not being
worked.
6. Only guide the machine at walking pace.
7. Take particular care when reversing the machine
or pulling it towards you.
8. Do not place your hands or feet near rotating parts.
9. Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes and
hot surfaces. Do not touch the motor or the silenc-
er. These parts become extremely hot during op-
eration. They also remain hot for a short time after
the unit has been switched off. Allow the motor to
cool down before carrying out maintenance or ad-
justment work.
10. If the machine starts to make unusual noises or
vibrate abnormally, immediately switch off the
motor, disconnect the ignition cable and find the
cause. Unusual noises or vibrations are generally
a warning sign.
11. Only use connections and accessories that have
been approved by the manufacturer. Failure to
comply with this requirement may result in person-
al injury.
12. To prevent an imbalance, worn out or damaged
work tools and bolts may only be replaced in sets.
13. Service the machine. Check whether any parts
in motion are misaligned or blocked. Check parts
for breakage or check to see if there is any oth-
er condition that might affect the operation of the
machine. Have the machine repaired before use if
it is damaged. Many accidents occur due to inade-
quately serviced equipment.
14. Clear the motor and silencer of grass, leaves, ex-
cessive grease or built-up carbon to reduce the
risk of fire.
15. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Cutting tools
with sharp cutting edges that have been properly
maintained are less likely to jam and are easier to
control.
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