Ensure that you have read, understood and observed all safety related instructions in the manual before commencing assembly.
Non compliance with instructions may result in physical injury and/or machine damage.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug lead before starting the assembly. Accidentally starting the engine could result in serious
or fatal injury.
Walk around the machine and across the work area to familiarise yourself with:
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the work area,
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your machine,
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all safety labels.
Remove stones, sticks, wire and other objects that might be picked up and/or flung out, from the work area. Tall weeds may
contain hidden obstacles. Familiarise yourself with the work area and remain alert to holes, stones, rough terrain and other
hidden hazards.
Keep away from steep inclines, ditches and banks where the operator might lose his balance or lose control of the machine.
ALWAYS be aware of the traffic when working alongside the road or pavement.
Ensure that no adults, children or pets are present in the work area. Keep children away from the work area and ensure that
they are supervised by a responsible adult.
ONLY use the machine when visibility and light are satisfactory.
ALWAYS ensure that there is no danger of slipping. Always keep hold of the control handle.
Maintain a steady pace, NEVER run.
The brush should stop when the operator lets go of the control handle. Regularly check this safety feature. If this feature
doesn’t work, disconnect the spark plug lead and adjust the machine, or have it repaired, before using it again.
The machine must only be operated by appropriately trained adults. Actual use of the machine must be part of this training.
Never use the machine after or during the consumption of medication, drugs or alcohol. The machine requires your full and
undivided attention.
NEVER allow children to operate the machine.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from rotating parts, as they could sever body parts.
ALWAYS keep hands away from areas where they could be trapped.
Engine exhaust gases could result in serious or fatal injuries. NEVER allow the engine to run in an enclosed space.
ALWAYS protect the eyes, face and body with appropriate safety equipment and clothing. Wear sturdy footwear, gloves and
safety goggles with side shields when using the brush unit. NEVER use it barefoot or whilst wearing open sandals or canvas
shoes.
NEVER wear loose clothing, jewellery or have long hair that might become entangled in moving parts.
Protect the eyes, face and head from objects that might be flung out of the machine.
NEVER stand in front of the discharge outlet whilst using the machine.
NEVER direct the discharge outlet towards bystanders.
The operator is responsible for the safety of bystanders.
DO NOT touch components that have become hot. Wait until they have cooled down. Ensure that safety features or hoods
are in place and operating correctly. NEVER modify or remove safety features.
Make sure that you have read and understood all instructions in the manual and comply with them when starting the
machine. Familiarise yourself with the use of all control features.
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the operation of all control elements,
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how to STOP in the event of an emergency.
NEVER attempt to start the engine before you have familiarised yourself with the control features and their operation.
DO NOT tilt the machine when starting. Keep your feet at a safe distance when starting the engine.
ONLY use the machine when the protective hood has been installed. Objects may be flung out, which could result in
damage or injury.
Only use replacement brushes recommended by the manufacturer.
Ensure that the brush head is ALWAYS in contact with the ground surface when in use.
Implement any necessary preventive measures when leaving the machine unsupervised. ALWAYS switch off the engine and
disconnect the spark plug lead to prevent accidental starting or unauthorised use. Switch off the engine as soon as someone
enters the work area.
NEVER attempt to adjust the machine whilst the engine is in operation (except when specifically instructed to do so). Switch
off the engine, disconnect the spark plug lead and wait until all moving parts are motionless before cleaning or maintaining the
machine.
If you touch an object or the equipment is subject to abnormal vibration, switch off the machine immediately, wait until all
moving parts are motionless and disconnect the spark plug lead. If necessary carry out repairs before restarting the machine.
ALWAYS switch off the engine, allow the brush head to come to a standstill and disconnect the spark plug lead before
removing blockages or cleaning the machine.
DO NOT transport the machine whilst the engine is in operation.
To minimise the risk of fire and/or overheating keep the machine free from grass, leaves, dirt and excess lubricant.
Be particularly vigilant when approaching blind angles, shrubs, trees or other objects that might impair visibility.
DO NOT use the machine at excessive speed. DO NOT change the regulator settings on the engine and do not overload it.
Do not use the machine on gravel or loose material such as sand. Switch off the machine when crossing driveways, paths or
roads to prevent damage or injury from material that may be flung out. DO NOT pull the machine backwards unless absolutely
necessary. Look down and behind you before and during reversing. Be particularly careful if children are in the vicinity.
DO NOT operate on steep inclines.
NEVER leave the machine unsupervised whilst on a slope. Chock the wheels if you decide to park the machine on a slope.
Work across rather than up and down on a slope. Be particularly vigilant when changing direction on a slope.
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine. DO NOT use the machine on, or in the vicinity of, rough or wooded
terrain or shrub land, unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor which complies with local and national
