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Safety instructions
126 L, 130 L, 140 L (07)
No. Component
1 Spool head
2 Angle-drive gearbox
3 Guard plate with line cutter
4 Shaft
5 “Loop” handle
6 Combination handle with:
7
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ON/OFF switch for engine (START/
STOP)
8
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Locking button
9
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Throttle lever
10 Engine block with:
11
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Air filter housing
12
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Air filter screw
13
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Primer
14
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Fuel tank
15
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Cap of the fuel tank
16
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Choke lever
17
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Starter handle
18
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Spark plug cover
2.8 Approved cutting tools
Only the OEM cutting tools listed here may be
used:
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Fast and Easy Semiprofi spool head 115
mm: Article No.127619
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Fast and Easy Profi spool head 130 mm: Arti-
cle No. 127620
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3-toothed blade: Article No. 112906
DANGER! Danger from cutting tools!
Non-approved cutting tools (e.g. multi-part metal-
lic cutting tools with revolving chains and blades)
and damaged cutting tools (e.g. cracks, spalling)
can result in very serious injuries or even death.
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Use only the approved OEM cutting tools.
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Replace damaged cutting tools immediately.
The use of non-approved cutting tools is contrary
to the intended use (see
chapter 2.1 "Intended
use", page 27 )!
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION! Danger of hearing damage.
The appliance is extremely loud during operation.
This can cause hearing damage to the operator
and to persons and animals in the vicinity.
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Only work when wearing hearing protection.
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Maintain a safe distance to persons or ani-
mals, or switch off the appliance if persons or
animals approach.
NOTE It is essential to familiarise yourself
with the operation of the appliance. In particular,
learn how the appliance can be immediately
stopped.
3.1 Operator
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Young people under 16 years of age and
people who do not know the operating in-
structions are not allowed to use the tool.
Heed any country-specific safety regulations
concerning the minimum age of the user.
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If you are working with such an appliance for
the first time: Have the salesperson or anoth-
er expert explain the operation of the appli-
ance. Or attend a course.
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To operate the appliance, you must be rested
and in good physical and mental health. If
you must not exert yourself for health rea-
sons, ask your doctor whether it is possible to
work with this appliance.
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Do not operate the appliance if you are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
3.2 Personal protective equipment
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Wear clothing and protective equipment in
accordance with the regulations in order to
avoid injuries to the head and limbs, as well
as to avoid hearing impairment.
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The clothing must be appropriate (tightly fit-
ting) and must not restrict movements.
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The personal protective equipment compris-
es:
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Hearing protection (e.g. ear defenders,
especially when working for than 2.5
hours a day)
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Protective glasses
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Sturdy working gloves, vibration and
shock absorbent
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Safety boots with high-grip sole and steel
toe caps