carcinogenic. Do not touch the muffler if it
is damaged.
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Regularly do a visual check of the muffler. The
muffler keeps noise levels to a minimum and sends
exhaust fumes away from the operator. Refer to
examine and clean the cooling system on page 13 .
To do a check of the vibration damping system
1. Make sure that there are no cracks or deformation
on the vibration damping units.
2. Make sure that the vibration damping units are
correctly attached to the engine unit and handle unit.
Product overview on page 6 for information
Refer to
about where the vibration damping system is on your
product.
To do a check of the start/stop switch
1. Use the start/stop switch to stop the engine.
2. Make sure that the engine stops fully.
To see where the start/stop switch is on your product,
Product overview on page 6 .
refer to
Harness safety
Always use the harness when you operate the product.
If you do not use the harness, you cannot operate the
product safely. This can result in injury to you or other
persons. Make sure that the waist belt and chest strap
are attached and correctly adjusted. There is a risk that
an open belt can go into the fan of the product.
(Fig. 20)
Fuel safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
Introduction
WARNING:
safety chapter before you assemble the
product.
To assemble the blower pipe and the
control handle on the product
Note:
Lubricate the tubes and flexible hose to make
them easier to assemble.
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Read the warning
Assembly
Read and understand the
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Do not mix or add the fuel indoors or near a heat
source.
•
Do not start the product if there is fuel or oil on the
product or on your body.
•
Do not start the product if the engine has a fuel leak.
Examine the engine for fuel leaks regularly.
•
Always be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and
the fuel fumes are explosive and can cause serious
injury or death.
•
Do not breathe in the fuel fumes, it can cause injury.
Make sure that there is a sufficient airflow.
•
Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
•
Do not put the product or a fuel container near warm
objects, an open flame, a spark or a pilot light.
•
Always use approved containers for storage and
transportation of fuel.
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
•
Stop the engine, remove the spark plug and let
the engine become cool before maintenance and
assembly.
•
A blocked spark arrestor screen causes the engine
to become too hot which causes damage to the
engine.
•
If the spark arrestor screen is frequently blocked,
it can be a sign that performance of the catalytic
converter is decreased. Speak to your servicing
dealer to examine the muffler.
1. Attach the flexible hose (A) to the pipe angle and the
control pipe (B) with the clamps (C) and (D). (Fig.
21)
2. Attach the handle holder (E) to the control pipe. Align
the handle holder with the flange on the control pipe.
(Fig. 22)
3. Adjust the position of the control handle to a safe
and correct work position. Tighten the knob.
4. Attach the cable to the flexible hose with the cable
clamp. (Fig. 23)
5. Attach the intermediate pipe to the control pipe. (Fig.
24)
6. Attach the blower nozzle to the intermediate pipe.
Read the warning
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