11. Instructions for correct use, safety instructions
Check each time you use
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the equipment
Inspect the equipment each time
before you use it. Do not use
the equipment if safety devices
(switch handle, safety covers)
and / or if the cutting device is
damaged or worn. Never dis-
able safety devices.
Always carry out a visual
inspection before use in order
to determine whether the cut-
ting tool is worn or damaged
and that no screws are loose.
Check the work area before
starting work. Remove any for-
eign bodies present (e. g. stones,
branches or bones). Check for
foreign bodies whilst working.
Always wear sturdy footwear
and long trousers when working
with the appliance. Do not use it
when barefooted or only wear-
ing light sandals.
Warning! petrol is extremely
inflammable.
Only keep petrol in the container
provided for the purpose.
Always fill the tank outdoors
and do not smoke when filling
the tank with petrol.
Fill up with petrol before starting
the engine.
Stop the engine before topping
up.
Never open the tank cap or top
up with petrol whilst the engine
is running or the equipment is
hot.
For safety reasons, do not attempt
to start the engine if the petrol
has overflowed. Instead, remove
the equipment from the area con-
taminated with petrol. Doe not
make any attempt whatsoever to
start the engine until all the
petrol vapours have evaporated.
For safety reasons, the petrol
tank and tank cap must be
replaced if damaged.
Always replace damaged
exhaust components.
Check the cutting tools regularly
for damage and have them
repaired correctly if necessary.
Only have cutting tools
replaced by Brill Service or your
authorised specialist dealer.
Use /
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Responsibility
Warning! The safety devices
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installed on the appliance
by the manufacturer are neither
to be removed nor bypassed as
this can result in injury.
Make sure that there are no
other people (especially children)
or animals within or near the
working area.
Powered equipment can cause
serious injuries! You are respon-
sible for safety in the area where
you are working. Never start the
equipment whilst tilted – risk of
injury!
Always use the equipment solely
for the purpose described in the
operating instructions.
Never permit the combustion
engine to run in enclosed spaces
where dangerous exhaust gases
can collect.
Only use this unit in daylight or
when the area where you are
working is lit by ample artificial
lighting.
Make sure that the air vents are
free of dirt.
Ensure that you are standing
safely and on firm ground, even
on a slope.
Work across the slope, never up
and down.
Do not work on excessively
steep slopes.
Be careful if you change direc-
tion on a slope, turn the machine
round or draw it towards you.
Be careful if you are going back-
wards, risk of stumbling!
Only push the equipment at
walking pace.
Turn the motor off if the equip-
ment has to be tilted when trans-
porting it over surfaces other
than grass and if you are trans-
porting the equipment backwards
and forwards to the work area.
Never use the appliance if the
protective devices are not
mounted or if they are damaged.
Never change the basic settings
of the machine or rev the engine
too hard.
Disconnect all the cutting tools and
drives before you start the motor.
When starting or operating the
starter switch take care as stipu-
lated by the manufacturer's
instructions. Ensure that your feet
are far enough away from the
cutting tool.
When starting or switching on the
motor, the machine should not
be tilted unless the machine has
to be raised during the process.
In this case only tilt it as far as
absolutely necessary and only
raise the side away from you.
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