• Use breathing protection when there is a risk of dust.
• Keep first aid equipment close at hand.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
In this section the product’s safety features, its purpose
and how checks and maintenance should be carried out
to ensure that it operates correctly. See instructions
under the heading
Product overview on page 2
to find
where these parts are located on your product.
The life span of the product can be reduced and the risk
of accidents can increase if product maintenance is not
carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not
carried out professionally. If you need further information
please contact your nearest servicing dealer.
WARNING: Never use a product with
defective safety components. The product's
safety equipment must be inspected and
maintained as described in this section. If
your product fails any of these checks,
contact your service agent to get it repaired.
CAUTION: All servicing and repair work on
the machine requires special training. This is
especially true of the machine′s safety
equipment. If your machine fails any of the
checks described below you must contact
your service agent. When you buy any of
our products we guarantee the availability of
professional repairs and service. If the
retailer who sells your machine is not a
servicing dealer, ask him for the address of
your nearest service agent.
To do a check of the muffler
WARNING: Do not use a product with a
defective muffler.
WARNING: The muffler becomes very hot
during and after operation, also at idle
speed. Use protective gloves to prevent
burn injuries.
The muffler keeps noise levels to a minimum and sends
exhaust fumes away from the operator.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Do a visual check for damage and deformation.
Note: The inner surfaces of the muffler contain
chemicals that can cause cancer. Be careful not to
touch these elements if the muffler is damaged.
3. Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached to
the product. Tighten the screws to 8-12 Nm.
4. Examine the spark arrester screen, do a visual
check.
a) Replace the spark arrester screen if it is
damaged.
b) Clean the spark arrester screen if it is blocked.
To do maintenance of the muffler on
page 12
for more information.
Vibration damping system
The product has a vibration damping system that
decreases vibrations and makes operation easier.
Examine the vibration damping system and make sure
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