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Do not use the device in closed or badly
ventilated rooms. Do not use the device
near inflammable liquids or gases. In
case of non-observance of these direc-
tions, danger of fire or explosion exists.
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Keep the device in a dry location and
out of reach of children.
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Keep all cooling air inlets clear of dirt.
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Never let the internal combustion
engine run in a confined space, as
dangerous carbon monoxide can ac-
cumulate.
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Warning: Petrol is highly flammable.
Fire or explosions can lead to severe
burns.
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store petrol only in the specially pro-
vided containers;
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refuel only in open areas and never
smoke during the refuelling operation;
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petrol has to be added before start-
ing the engine. The fuel tank cap may
not be opened and petrol may not be
added while the engine is running or
the device is still hot.
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if there was an accidental petrol spill,
do not attempt to start the engine. In-
stead, remove the device from the pet-
rol contaminated surface. You must not
try to ignite the engine until all petrol
vapours have evaporated.
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if the fuel tank cap is damaged, replace
it for safety reasons.
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Shut off the engine, disconnect the
spark plug connector and make sure
that all movable parts have stopped
moving:
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before removing obstructions, or
loosening blockages from the ejection
opening;
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before checking the device, cleaning it
or performing maintenance work on it;
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when a foreign object has been hit.
Check for damages to the device and
perform any required repairs before
starting and working with the machine
again.
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if the device starts to vibrate abnor-
mally strong, an immediate inspection
is required;
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when leaving the device;
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before refuelling.
CAUTION! The following states
how damage to the trimmer and
possible injury to people can be
avoided:
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Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened, and
that the device is in safe working or-
der. Many accidents are the result of
poorly maintained machinery.
•
Never store the device with fuel in its
tank inside a building, where fuel va-
pours may be coming in contact with
fire or sparks.
•
Give the engine time to cool off before
you store the device in an enclosed
space. Possible fire hazard.
•
To avoid risk of fire, keep engine,
exhaust and the area around the fuel
tank free of grass, leaves, or leaking
grease (oil).
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Check the collection bag regularly for
wear or damages.
•
Replace worn or damaged parts for
safety reasons. Replace defective
mufflers.
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If you need to drain the fuel tank, you
must do so outside.
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Treat your device with care. Keep the
tools sharpened and clean, in order to
be able to work better and safer. Fol-
low the maintenance instructions.
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Do not try to repair the device your-
self, unless you have professional
training. All work, not mentioned in
these instructions, may only be per-
formed by authorized service repre-
sentatives commissioned by us.
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