• Examine the engine for leaks regularly. If there are
leaks in the fuel system, do not start the engine until
the leaks are repaired.
• Do not use your fingers to examine the engine for
leaks.
• Keep fuel in approved containers only.
• When the product and fuel is in storage, make sure
that fuel and fuel fumes cannot cause damage.
• Drain the fuel in an approved container outdoors and
away from sparks and flames.
Safety instructions for operation near edges
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• There is a risk that the product falls when you
operate it near an edge. Always keep a minimum of
⅔ of the product on a surface that is sufficiently
stable to hold the product weight.
• If the product falls, stop the engine before you lift the
product back to a surface that is sufficiently stable.
To lift the product on page 21
.
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• If the maintenance is not done correctly and
regularly, the risk of injury and damage to the
product increases.
• Stop the engine and let the product become cool
before you do the maintenance.
• Clean the product to remove dangerous material
before you do the maintenance.
• Disconnect the spark plug cap before you do the
maintenance.
• The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and can
contain sparks. Do not operate the product in indoor
areas or near flammable material.
• Do not change the product. Modifications that are
not approved by the manufacturer, can cause
serious injury or death.
• Always use original accessories and spare parts.
Accessories and spare parts that are not approved
by the manufacturer, can cause serious injury or
death.
• Replace damaged, worn or broken parts.
• Only do the maintenance as given in this operator's
manual. Let an approved service center do all other
servicing.
• Remove all tools from the product before you start
the engine after maintenance. Loose tools or tools
attached to rotating parts can eject and cause injury.
• After maintenance, do a check of the vibration level
in the product. If it is not correct, speak to an
approved service center.
• Let an approved service center do servicing on the
product regularly.
Operation
Introduction
WARNING: Read and understand the safety
chapter before you use the product.
To do before you operate the product
• Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure
that you understand the instructions.
• Read the engine manual that is supplied by the
engine manufacturer.
• Do the daily maintenance. Refer to
schedule on page 12
.
To adjust the handle height
• For BG 245: Loosen the lever, move the handle up
or down to an applicable height and tighten the lever.
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