Fieldmann FZS 3020-B, User Manual

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PETROL BRUSH CUTTER USER'S MANUAL
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ATTENTION! In the event that the fuel in the fuel tank was completely used up, after pouring in fuel, repeat
the steps for STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
Controlling the speed of the string trimmer head / metal three tooth blade
To increase speed, fi rst use the palm of your hand to push down the throttle safety switch and then use your
fi nger to pull on the throttle trigger (see fi g. 8)
The throttle trigger can be locked in place using the half-throttle lock (fi g. 1, bod 6)
To lower the speed, release the throttle trigger
Stopping the engine
Move the power switch to the STOP position.
WARNING!
The engine exhaust fumes contain chemical substances that are damaging to health. Never inhale these fumes.
Always start the brush cutter outdoors.
9. CUTTING
WARNING!
When working with any string trimmer or brush cutter model, there is a danger of defl ecting stones, metal or
small objects and the cut material. Carefully read all the safety directives.
Follow all the instructions provided in this user’s manual.
WARNING!
Use head, eye, face and hearing protection. Use appropriate footwear that will protect your feet and which will
ensure a fi rm stance on slippery surfaces. Do not wear ties, jewellery or loose clothing that could become caught
in the moving parts of the tool. Do not wear footwear with an open tip. Do not work barefoot or with bare legs. In
certain situations you must use full face and head protection.
Take care to avoid recoil and jamming of the blade.
WARNING
Always use the shoulder strap.
Set the shoulder strap and its hitch on the tool so that the brush cutter is suspended several centimetres above
the terrain. The head of the brush cutter and the metal guard must be level in all directions. Hang the brush cutter
on the right side of the body.
DANGER ZONE
NOBODY APART FROM THE OPERATOR MAY ENTER THE DANGER ZONE OF A 15 METRE RADIUS. THE OPERATOR
MUST USE APPROPRIATE EYE, HEARING, FACE, FOOT, LEG AND BODY PROTECTION. PERSONS LOCATED IN
THE DANGER ZONE OR IN THE RISK ZONE AFTER THE DANGER ZONE MUST USE EYE PROTECTION AGAINST
DEFLECTED OBJECTS. THE RISK IS REDUCED WITH INCREASING DISTANCE FROM THE DANGER ZONE.
Starting the brush cutter | Cutting