CAUTION:
damage to the product, other materials or
the adjacent area if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
Note:
Used to give more information that is necessary
in a given situation.
General safety instructions
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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Under no circumstances may the design of the
product be modified without the permission of the
manufacturer. Always use genuine accessories.
Non-authorized modifications and/or accessories
can result in serious personal injury or the death of
the operator or others.
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Never use a product that has been modified in any
way from its original specification.
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Never use a product that is faulty. Carry out the
safety checks, maintenance and service instructions
described in this manual. Some maintenance and
service measures must be carried out by trained and
qualified specialists. Refer to
on page 12 for instructions.
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All servicing and repair work on the product
requires special training. This is especially true of
the safety equipment. Never use a product with
faulty safety equipment. If your product fails any
of the checks described in this operator's manual
you must contact your service agent. The safety
equipment of the product must be maintained as
described in this operator's manual. When you buy
any of our products we guarantee the availability of
professional repairs and service. If the retailer who
sells your product is not a servicing dealer, ask him
for the address of your nearest service agent.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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This product is a dangerous tool if used carelessly
or incorrectly and can cause serious, even fatal
injuries. It is extremely important that you read and
understand the contents of this operator's manual.
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Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent
hearing impairment. Always use approved hearing
protection.
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Do an overall inspection of the machine before use.
Maintenance schedule on page 12 .
Refer to
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Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have
drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that
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Used if there is a risk of
Read the warning
Maintenance schedule
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could affect your vision, your judgement or your
coordination.
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Wear personal protective equipment. Refer to
Personal protective equipment on page 5 .
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All covers and guards must be fitted before starting.
Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are
undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.
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The blower operator must make sure that no
bystanders or animals come nearer than 15 m.
Whenever several operators are working in the same
work area, they should maintain a safe distance of at
least 15 m from one another.
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Never allow children to operate the machine. Never
allow anyone else to use the machine without first
ensuring that they have read and understood the
contents of the operator's manual.
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Always check for any objects that may block the air
intake screen before beginning work.
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Never remove the air intake screen.
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In case of emergency, release yourself from the
machine by opening the waist and chest belt and let
the machine fall backwards.
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Always contact local authorities and make sure you
are following applicable directives.
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Keep all parts of your body away from hot surfaces.
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Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can
be dangerous if inhaled.
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Observe and be aware of the surroundings. Ensure
that no people or animals can come into contact with
the product. If anyone approaches your work area,
set the throttle control to the lowest throttle until the
person is at a safe distance. Direct the product away
from people, animals, play areas, open windows and
cars etc. No unauthorised persons or animals may
be present in the working area, which is 15 metres.
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Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in people who have
impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you
experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling,
tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in
skin colour or condition. These symptoms normally
appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. The risk
increases at low temperatures.
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Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide,
which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. For
this reason you should not start or run the product
indoors, or anywhere that is poorly ventilated. The
exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may
contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the
product indoors or near combustible material.
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Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
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