SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
• Check that the trimmer
head and guard
are correctly
secured.
• When
adjusting the carburetor,
make sure
the lower end is supported
and that no one
is in the immediate
vicinity.
• Make sure the cutting head does not rotate
when idling.
• Make sure the handle and safety features
are in order. Never use a machine
that has
parts missing
or has been changed
in
relation to the specification.
• Only use the machine
for the purpose
for
which
it was intended.
Starting
WARNING:
When
the
is
engine
started with the choke in either the
choke or start throttle
positions
the
cutting attachment
will start to
rotate immediately.
• Ensure that all of the engine covers
and
housings
are properly
fitted before the unit
is started.
• Never start or attempt to run the unit with
the clutch, clutch drum, clutch cover, or
driveshaft
removed.
• Never start the machine
indoors.
Exhaust
fumes
can be dangerous
if inhaled.
• Observe
your surroundings
and make sure
that there is no risk of people or animals
coming into contact with the cutting
equip-
ment.
• See the "Starting and Stopping"
section for
complete
instructions.
Fuel safety
• Always
use a fuel container
with an anti-
spill valve.
• Never refuel the machine
while the engine
is running.
• Always
stop the engine and let it cool for a
few minutes
before refueling.
• Make sure there
is plenty of ventilation
when refueling
or mixing fuel (gasoline
and
2-stroke
oil).
• Move the machine
at least 10 feet (3 me-
ters) from the refueling
point before start-
ing_it.
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• Never start the machine:
• If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off
the spillage
and allow remaining
fuel to
evaporate.
• If you have spilled 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.
• If the machine
is leaking fuel. Check
regularly for leaks from the fuel cap
and fuel lines.
• Avoid all skin contact
with fuel. Fuel is
a skin irritant and may even cause
skin changes.
Transporting
and
storage
• Store and transport
the machine
and fuel
so that there is no risk of any leakage or
fumes coming
into contact
with sparks
or
naked flames,
for example,
from electri-
cal machinery,
electric motors,
electrical
relays/switches
or boilers.
• When storing and transporting
fuel al-
ways
use approved
containers
intended
for this purpose.
• When storing the machine
for long peri-
ods the fuel tank must be emptied.
Con-
tact your local gas station
to find out
where to dispose
of excess
fuel.
• Ensure the machine
is cleaned
and that
a complete
service is carried out before
long-term
storage.
WARNING:
Take care when han-
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dling fuel, Bear in mind the risk of
fire, explosion
and inhaling fumes,
General working instructions
IMPORTANT!
This section describes the basic safety pre-
cautions for working with trimmers.
If you
encounter a situation where you are uncer-
tain how to proceed you should ask an ex-
pert. Contact your servicing dealer.
Avoid all usage which you consider to be
beyond your capability.
You must understand the difference between
forestry clearing, grass clearing and grass
trimming before use.
Basic safety rules
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1. Look around you:
• To ensure that people,
animals
or other
things cannot affect your control of the
machine.
• To ensure that people,
animals,
etc.,
do not come into contact with the cut-
ting attachment
or loose objects
that
are thrown
out by the cutting
attach-
ment.
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