WARNING:
if the muffler is missing or damaged. A
muffler that is damaged or missing increases
the noise level and the risk of fire. Keep
fire extinguishing tools near. Do not use
a product without, or with a broken, spark
arrestor mesh if you must have a spark
arrestor mesh in your area.
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and
points the exhaust fumes away from the operator. In
areas with a hot, dry weather there is a high risk of fire.
Obey local regulations and maintenance instructions.
Fuel safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
•
Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when
refuelling or mixing fuel (petrol and two-stroke oil).
•
Fuel and fuel vapour are highly flammable and
can cause serious injury when inhaled or allowed
to come in contact with the skin. For this reason
observe caution when handling fuel and make sure
there is adequate ventilation.
•
Take care when handling fuel and chain oil. Be
aware of the risks of fire, explosion and those
associated with inhalation.
•
Do not smoke and do not place any hot objects in
the vicinity of fuel.
•
Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few
minutes before refuelling.
•
When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any
excess pressure is released gently.
•
Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.
•
Never refuel the product while the engine is running.
•
Always move the product at least 3 m (10 ft) away
from the refuelling area and fuel source before
starting.
Min. 3m
(10 ft)
After refuelling, there are some situations where you
must never start the product:
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Do not use the product
Read the warning
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If you have spilled fuel or chain oil on the product.
Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to
evaporate.
•
If you have spilled fuel on yourself or on your
clothes. Change your clothes and wash any part of
your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use
soap and water.
•
If the product leaks fuel. Regularly do a check for
leaks from the fuel tank, fuel cap and fuel lines.
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you do
maintenance on the product.
•
Do only the maintenance and servicing given in
this operator's manual. Let professional servicing
personnel do all other servicing and repairs.
•
Regularly do the safety checks, maintenance and
service instructions given in this manual. Regular
maintenance increases the life of the product
and decreases the risk of accidents. Refer to
Maintenance and checks of the safety devices on
the product on page 20 for instructions.
•
If the safety checks in this operator's manual is
not approved after you do maintenance, speak to
your servicing dealer. We guarantee that there are
professional repairs and servicing available for your
product.
Safety instructions for the cutting equipment
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
•
Only use approved guide bar/saw chain
combinations and filing equipment. Refer to
Accessories on page 31 for instructions.
•
Use protective gloves when you use or do
maintenance on the saw chain. A saw chain that
does not move can also cause injuries.
•
Keep the cutting teeth correctly sharpened. Obey the
instructions and use the recommended file gauge. A
saw chain that is damaged or incorrectly sharpened
increases the risk of accidents.
•
Keep the correct depth gauge setting. Obey the
instructions and use the recommended depth gauge
Read the warning
Read the warning
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