WORKING TECHNIQUES
16 – English
Basic working techniques
Safety instructions while working
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Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
position.
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Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the
machine on the right side of your body.
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Use your right hand to control the throttle setting.
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Make sure that your hands and feet do not come near
the cutting attachment when the engine is running.
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When the engine is switched off, keep your hands and
feet away from the cutting attachment until it has
stopped completely.
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Always carry out edging at full throttle.
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Always keep the blade close to the ground.
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Always slow the engine to idle speed after each
working operation. Long periods at full throttle without
any load on the engine (i.e. without the resistance that
the cutting attachment exerts on the engine when you
are using the machine) can lead to serious engine
damage.
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Be especially careful when pulling the edger towards
you during work.
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If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the
machine immediately. Disconnect the HT lead from
the spark plug. Check that the machine is not
damaged. Repair any damage.
Safety instructions after completing work
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Make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before
cleaning, carrying out repairs or an inspection.
Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug.
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Always wear heavy-duty gloves when repairing the
cutting attachment. This is extremely sharp and can
easily cause cuts.
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Store the machine out of reach of children.
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Use only original spare parts for repairs.
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WARNING! Sometimes grass or stones
can get trapped in the cutter guard and
cutter. Always stop the engine before
cleaning.
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WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects.
Always wear approved eye protection.
Never lean over the cutting attachment
guard. Stones, rubbish, etc. can be
thrown up into the eyes causing
blindness or serious injury.
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WARNING! Overexposure to vibration
can lead to circulatory damage or nerve
damage in people who have impaired
circulation. Contact your doctor if you
experience symptoms of overexposure
to vibration. Such symptoms include
numbness, loss of feeling, tingling,
pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes
in skin colour or condition. These
symptoms normally appear in the
fingers, hands or wrists. The risk
increases at low temperatures.
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