Gardol gbfi 90, Operating Instruction

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATION
• Always keep these Operating Instructions to hand
together with your petrol trimmer.
• Read the instructions carefully. Familiarise with
the control elements so that you are able to safely
operate the device.
• Children and juveniles are not allowed to operate
the device – except for juveniles working with the
device under the guidance and supervision of an
adult who is familiar with the device.
• Before each use of the device, check whether the
cutting head is attached correctly and that the throt-
tle lever returns to zero position automatically.
• All protection covers and safety devices must be
correctly attached to operate the device.
• Thoroughly check the device for loose or defective
parts before each use. Only start working with the
device when all required repairs and settings have
been effected.
• Use the device only during daylight or in sufficiently
strong artificial light.
• Take care that no other persons are standing within
a radius of 15m around your working area.
• Adjust the handle to your body height before start-
ing the device and make sure that the cutting head
is not in touch with any objects.
• Be aware of the possible dangers to your head,
hands and feed that may develop.
• Carefully check the area to be cut down. Remove
any fallen leaves that may get caught in the cutting
cord. Also remove any objects that may be hurled
away during cutting.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PETROL-POWERED
TRIMMERS AND BRUSHCUTTERS
WARNING: Petrol is extremely flammable and its
fumes may explode when ignited. Take care of the
following:
1) Store petrol in containers designed and approved
for the storage of such substances only.
2) Always switch off the engine and let it cool down
before you refill the tank. As long as the engine is
hot you must never remove the tank cap or refill
the tank.
3) In the tank pressure may develop. Loosen the
tank cap slowly to allow this pressure to gradually
decrease.
4) Refuel the device in a clean, well-ventilated room
only. Immediately wipe off spilled-over fuel. In such
a case, you must keep all sources of ignition away
from the device and wait with the starting of the
engine until the fuel has evaporated.
5) Make sure that you use the right fuel or petrol/oil
mix (lubricated petrol). To operate the device the
tank cap must be closed tightly.
6) Start the device at least three meters away from the
place where you fuelled it. Do not smoke during
fuelling or operation and take care that no sparks
or open flames reach into the working area.
7) Caution: The exhaust gases are poisonous and
can result in suffocation and death. Do not run
the motor in closed or in badly ventilated areas.
DURING OPERATION
• Use this trimmer for its provided purpose only,
i.e. for the cutting of grass, brushwood and weed.
• Avoid any inadvertent starting of the engine. Make
sure, that the control lever is always in ‘Start’ posi-
tion when you pull the starter rope.
• Always be attentive. To protect yourself and others
from injuries you should not work with this device
if you are tired.
• Do not work with this device under the influence of
drugs, alcohol and medical drugs.
• Always wear protection goggles when operating
this device.
• Wear appropriate clothes. Do not work with this
device with bare feet or open sandals. Always wear
robust footwear with rubber soles. We recommend
to wear gloves, ear protection and long trousers.
• Do not wear wide clothing or scarves, chains, ties
etc. These may get sucked into the air inlet. Do also
take care that long hair does not get into the air inlet.
Tie long hair together behind the head so that the
neck and shoulders remain free from it.
• Keep your hands, face and feet away from any mov-
ing parts. Do not try to touch or stop the cutting cord
as long as it is turning.
• Use this device in well-ventilated outdoor areas only.
In closed rooms, exhaust gases containing carbon
monoxide may have fatal effects.
• Do not bend forward too far. Always take care to
have a safe stand and good balance.
• Do not touch the exhaust pipe or cylinder. These
parts get extremely hot during operation and
stay hot for some time after the device has been
switched off.
• Always hold the trimmer with both hands during
work. Hold on to both the front and back handle
tightly.
• Check the condition of the cutting head regularly.
All damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
Follow the necessary safety measures when replac-
ing any parts.
• If you touch an object or get caught (with the de-
vice) switch off the engine immediately and check
the device for possible damage. Repair possibly
existing damages before you try to continue your
work. Do not operate the trimmer if it has loose or
damaged parts.
• Do not run the engine faster than required for cut-
ting, trimming or the clean-cutting of edges. Do
not let the engine run on high speeds when you
are not cutting.
• The cord protection cover must always be mounted
when the trimmer is operated. If this should not be
the case, the engine may overheat. OPERATE THE
DEVICE ONLY WITH THE PROTECTION COVER
MOUNTED.
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