General safety instructions
WARNING:
Read the warning
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
• A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be
dangerous if used carelessly or incorrectly and
can cause serious injury or death to the operator
or others. It is extremely important that you read
and understand the contents of this operator’s
manual.
• Under no circumstances may the design of the
product be modified without the permission of the
manufacturer. Never use a product that has been
modified in any way from its original specification
and always use original accessories. Non-
authorized modifications and/or accessories can
result in serious personal injury or the death of
the operator or others.
• The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that
may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these
elements in the event of a damaged muffler.
• This product produces an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and the
medical implant manufacturer before operating
this product.
Vibration safety
This product is for occasional operation only.
Continuous or regular operation of the product can
cause “white finger” or equivalent medical problems
from vibrations. Examine the condition of your hands
and fingers if you operate the product continuously
or regularly. If your hands or fingers have
discoloration, have pain, tingle, or are numb, stop
work and speak to a physician immediately.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
Read the warning
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
• You must understand the difference between
grass clearing and grass trimming before use.
• If you encounter a situation where you are
uncertain how to proceed you should ask an
expert. Contact your dealer or your service
workshop. Avoid all usage which you consider to
be beyond your capability.
• Never use a product that is faulty. Carry out the
safety checks, maintenance and service
instructions described in this manual. Some
maintenance and service measures must be
carried out by trained and qualified specialists.
Maintenance on page 17
.
• All covers, guards and handles must be fitted
before you start the product. Ensure that the
spark plug cap and ignition lead are undamaged
to avoid the risk of electric shock.
• Never use the product if you are fatigued, while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs,
medication or anything that could affect your
vision, alertness, coordination or judgement.
• Do not use the product in bad weather such as
dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold,
etcetera. Working in bad weather is tiring and
often brings added risks, such as icy ground,
unpredictable felling direction, etcetera.
• The only accessories you can operate with this
engine unit are the cutting attachments that we
.
• Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of
the product. As the product is equipped with a
spring-loaded start/stop switch and can be
started by low speed and force on the starter
handle, even small children under some
circumstances can produce the force necessary
to start the product. This can mean a risk of
serious personal injury. Therefore remove the
spark plug cap when the product is not under
close supervision.
• Running an engine in a confined or badly
ventilated area can result in death due to
asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
• The complete clutch cover and shaft must be
fitted before the product is started, otherwise the
clutch can come loose and cause personal injury.
• Ensure that no people or animals come closer
than 15 m while you work. When several
operators are working in the same area the
safety distance should be at least 15 m.
Otherwise there is a risk of serious personal
injury. Stop the product immediately if anyone
approaches. Never swing the product around
without first checking behind you to make sure
that no one is within the safety zone.
• Ensure that people, animals or other things can
not affect your control of the product or that they
do not come in contact with the cutting
attachment or loose objects that are thrown out
by the cutting attachment. However, do not use
the product unless you are able to call for help in
the event of an accident.
• Always inspect the working area. Remove all
loose objects such as stones, broken glass,
nails, steel wire, string, etcetera, that could be
thrown out or become wrapped around the
cutting attachment.
• Make sure that you can move and stand safely.
Check the area around you for possible
obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches,
etcetera) in case you have to move suddenly.
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