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Never lift or carry the machine when the
engine is running.
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The machine works with rotating cutting
tools. This means there is a risk of material
and objects (stones etc.) being thrown up
– risk of personal injury.
•
Despite the safety devices and the use of
personal safety equipment there is a risk of
injury as a result of contact with the unprotect-
ed parts of the blade or trimmer line.
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Switch off the engine and disconnect the
spark plug lead from the spark plug in the
following situations:
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Before leaving the machine.
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Before removing a blockage.
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Before checking, cleaning or doing any
other work on the machine.
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If you run into an object. Check the
machine and repair any damage
before using it again.
–
If the machine starts vibrating
abnormally (check immediately).
Maintenance and storage
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Make sure that all the screw unions are
properly tightened.
•
Replace damaged or worn parts.
•
Only use the correct type of cutting unit
parts.
•
Never store the machine with fuel in the
tank in areas with sources of heat.
•
Allow the engine to cool before putting
away.
•
Keep the engine, muffler and area where
fuel is stored free from grease, grass, moss,
and leaves, etc. – fire risk.
•
If the tank needs emptying, do this outside.
•
Switch off the engine and remove the spark
plug lead before adjustments or repairs,
except when adjusting the carburettor.
Special safety instructions
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Hold the handles firmly with both hands.
Put the throttle control in idle mode during
pauses in the work.
•
Always maintain a firm footing and good
balance.
•
Use a suitable engine speed for the actual
job. Avoid unecessarily high speed.
•
Switch off the engine and wait until all
moving parts have completely stopped
before checking or filling up with fuel, and
before clearing the trimmer head.
•
Switch off the engine immediately if the
blade hits a hard object. Check the blade
and replace if damaged.
•
If you are disturbed, complete the job and
switch off the machine before taking your
attention away from the machine.
•
Never touch the spark plug or spark plug
lead when the engine is running – risk of
electric shock.
•
The muffler and other parts of the engine
get hot when the engine is running – risk of
burn injuries.
•
When moving between work areas switch off
the engine and carry the machine with the
trimmer head pointing away from your body.
•
Pay attention when moving the machine to
reduce the risk of dropping it, turning it up
upside down, leaking fuel, or causing
personal injury or damage.
•
Before transporting the machine in a car or
other vehicle allow the engine to cool,
empty the fuel tank, and secure the
machine so that it cannot slip or drop etc.
•
When transporting fit the guard on the
cutter unit to avoid personal injury.
•
Before starting to work, check that the
trimmer head does not rotate when the
engine is idling.
•
Prolonged exposure to vibration can cause
numbness in hands and arms, or more
severe neurovascular complaint, so-called
white fingers (Raynaud's syndrome). The
risk of developing such problems also
depends on hereditary disposition,
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