GENERAL
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
For mufflers,
it is very important that you
follow the instructions
on checking,
main-
taining, and servicing
your machine.
Never use a machine
that has a faulty
muffler.
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Regularly
check that the muffler is securely
attached
to the machine.
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WARNING:
Mufflers fittedwith
catalytic converters
get very hot dur-
ing use and remain so for some time
after stopping. This also applies at
idle speed. Contact can result in
burns to the skin. Remember
the risk
of fire!
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WARNING:
The inside of the
muffler contain chemicals that may
be carcinogenic.
Avoid contact with
these elements in the event of a
damaged
muffler.
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WARNING:
Bear in mind that:
Engine exhaust fumes contain car-
bon monoxide, which can cause
carbon monoxide
poisoning.
For
this reason you should not start or
run the machine
indoors, or any-
where that is poorly ventilated.
The exhaust
fumes from the engine
are hot and may contain sparks
which can start a fire. Never start
the machine indoors or near com-
bustible material!
Locking
nut
A locking
nut is used to secure some types
of cutting attachment.
When fitting, tighten the nut in the opposite
direction
to the direction
of rotation of the
cutting attachment.
To remove it. undo the
nut in the same direction
as the cutting
at-
tachment
rotates. (CAUTION!
The nut has
a left-hand
thread.)
Tighten the nut using
the socket spanner.
The nylon lining inside the locking nut must
not be so worn that you can turn it by
hand. The lining should
offer a resistance
of at least 1.5 Nm. The nut should
be re-
)laced after it has been put on approx.
10
times.
Cutting equipment
This section describes
how to choose and
maintain your cutting equipment in order to:
• Reduce the risk of blade thrust.
• Obtain maximum cutting performance.
• Extend the life of cutting equipment.
IMPORTANT!
Only use cutting attachments
with the guards
we recommend!
See the section on
"Technical data".
Refer to the instructions for the cutting attach-
ment to check the correct way to load the
trimmer line and the correct line diameter.
Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharp-
ened! Follow our recommendations.
Also re-
fer to the instructions on the blade packaging.
Maintain the correct blade setting! Follow our
instructions and use the recommended
file
gauge.
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WARNING:
Always
stop the en-
gine before doing any work on the
cutting attachment.
This continues
to rotate
even after the throttle
has
been released.
Ensure
that the
cutting attachment
has stopped
completely
and disconnect
the
lead from
the spark plug before
you start to work on it.
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WARNING:
Using an incorrect
cutting attachment
or an incorrect-
ly sharpened
blade increases
the
risk of kickback.