Checking, maintaining and
servicing the machine's safety
equipment
WARNING! All servicing and repair work
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on the machine requires special training.
This is especially true of the machine's
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 availability of professional
repairs and service. If the retailer who
sells your machine is not a servicing
dealer, ask him for the address of your
nearest service agent.
Stop switch
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Start the engine and make sure the engine stops
when you move the stop switch to the stop setting.
Vibration damping system
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Check the vibration damping units regularly for cracks
or deformation. Replace them if damaged.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Check that the vibration damping element is
undamaged and securely attached.
Muffler
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Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.
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Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached
to the machine.
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The muffler on your machine is equipped with a spark
arrestor screen; this must be cleaned regularly. See
the heading Muffler in the Maintenance chapter. A
blocked screen will cause the engine to overheat and
may lead to serious damage. Never use a muffler with
a defective spark arrestor screen.
WARNING! Never use a machine with
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faulty safety equipment. The machine's
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.
Air filter
Never use the leaf blower without an air filter or with a
damaged or deformed filter element as unfiltered, dusty
air can quickly destroy the engine.