Maintenance And Storage - CARPI C 34 DS Gebrauchsanleitung

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by ensuring that the caps are on tight.
B4. Replace the exhaust silencers if they are
faulty.
B5. Each time the machine is used, a general
check must be carried out on the condition of
the equipment, cutting unit, guards and
fasteners before switching it on; this must be
done to ensure that the parts are not worn,
damaged or loose. Always check that the
throttle lever and "STOP" button work cor-
rectly. Check that the lever that blocks the
throttle works correctly; the throttle
should only work when the safety lever on
the opposite side to the grip is pressed
simultaneously.
B6. Check that the handles and the harness
attachment are in the correct position and
that the machine is well balanced. The cor-
rect positions and adjusting procedures are
explained in the "How to wear the straps"
chapter in this manual.
B7. Ensure that the "minimum revs" speed is
set correctly so that the machine stops
running when the throttle is released.
USE
C1. Do not start the motor indoors or in
poorly ventilated areas where toxic carbon
monoxide fumes can accumulate.
C2. Work in daylight only.
C3. Wherever possible, do not use the machi-
ne on wet ground.
C4. While the machine is in use, the user must
keep a safe distance away from the blade.
This distance depends on the position of the
harness attachment.
C5. Always walk. Never run or stand in an
unstable position. Be careful of obstacles
such as stones, tree stumps etc. which the
operator could trip over.
C6. Do not use the machine on slopes that
could put the operator at risk. Mind your
step when working on a slope and always
work in a stable position. Always use the
cutter on the flat. Never use it while walking
up or down a slope.
C7. It is the user's responsibility to assess the
potential risks of the work area and to
take all the necessary precautions to
ensure his/her safety. This is especially
important when working on slopes, unstable,
slippery or moving ground.
C8. If metal cutting tools (e.g. 3-pointed disks,
4-pointed disks, circular saw) are used,
there is the risk that they will recoil if they
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hit a solid object (stones, tree stumps etc.).
The brush cutter will be forced in the opposi-
te direction to the one in which the tool rota-
tes.
C9. Never adjust the motor timing so that it
exceeds its standard running speed.
C10. Before starting the motor, ensure that
anyone in the vicinity is at a safe distance
away (at least 15 metres) from the machi-
ne, that the cutting tool is not touching
the ground and that the machine is stable.
C11. When the tool rotates, it may throw up
objects from the ground. Keep a safe dis-
tance of at least 15 metres between the
machine and people or animals.
Do not use the brush cutter near vehicles
or anything else that might be damaged
by flying objects.
C12. Start up the motor carefully in accordance
with the user's instructions, keeping well
away from the cutting tool.
C13. Stop the motor and disconnect the spark
plug wire in the following cases:
– Before carrying out any work on the cut-
ting system.
– Before cleaning, checking, adjusting or
repairing the brush cutter. Only adjust-
ments to the carburettor and the minimum
setting are made with the motor running.
During this operation, work with the drive
shaft fitted, also ensure that the equipment
does not come into contact with any object
and that the machine is in a stable posi-
tion.
– After hitting an object, inspect the cutting
system and the drive shaft to check that
there is no damage. Make any repairs
necessary before using the machine
again.
– If the brush cutter starts to shake in an
irregular manner, look for the cause of the
vibrations and find a solution.
C14. Stop the motor in the following cases:
– Whenever the brush cutter is left unsuper-
vised.
– Before filling with fuel.
– During movement from one work area to
another.
C15. Always keep the brush cutter attached to the
harness while you are working.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

D1. Ensure that all screws and bolts are
tightly fastened so that the machine can