• If any object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the
product immediately. If you have a gasoline operated
product, remove the spark plug cap from the spark
plug. If you have a battery operated product, remove
the battery. Check that the product is not damaged.
Repair any damage.
• Sometimes grass or stones can get trapped in the
cutting attachment guard and cutting attachment.
Always stop the engine/motor before you clean it.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: You must use approved
personal protective equipment whenever
you use the procuct. Personal protective
equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury
but it will reduce the degree of injury if an
accident does happen. Ask your dealer for
help in choosing the right equipment. Please
read the operator’s manual carefully and
make sure you understand the instructions
before using the procuct.
• Gloves should be worn when necessary.
(Fig. 17)
• Wear hearing protection that provides adequate
noise reduction.
WARNING: Listen out for warning
signals or shouts when you are wearing
hearing protection. Always remove your
hearing protection as soon as the
engine/motor stops.
WARNING: Long-term exposure to noise
can result in permanent hearing
impairment. So always use approved
hearing protection.
(Fig. 18)
• Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a
visor then you must also wear approved protective
goggles. Approved protective goggles must comply
with the ANSI Z87.1 standard in the USA or EN 166
in EU countries. Blows from branches or objects that
are thrown can damage the eyes.
(Fig. 19)
• Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
(Fig. 20)
• Always wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves, and a
long-sleeve shirt. To reduce the risk of injury
associated with objects being drawn into rotating
parts, do not wear loose clothing, scarves, jewelry,
etc. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
• A breathing mask should be used when there is a
risk of dust.
• Always have a first aid kit nearby.
(Fig. 21)
Safety devices on the attachment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the attachment.
This section contains the attachment’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
overview on page 6
to find where these parts are
located on your attachment.
The life span of the attachment can be reduced and the
risk of accidents can increase if attachment
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 an attachment with
defective safety components. The
attachment's safety equipment must be
inspected and maintained as described in
this section. If your attachment fails any of
these checks, contact your service agent to
get it repaired.
WARNING: All servicing and repair work on
the product requires special training. This is
especially true of the product′s safety
equipment. If your product 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 product is not a
servicing dealer, ask him for the address of
your nearest service agent.
To check the cutting attachment guard
WARNING: Do not use a cutting attachment
without an approved cutting attachment
guard. If an incorrect or damaged cutting
attachment guard is installed this can cause
injury.
WARNING: If the cutting attachment is
attached to a battery power unit, make sure
that the front guard is installed.
• Make sure that the cutting attachment guard and
front guard is not damaged. Replace the cutting
attachment guard and front guard if it is damaged.
(Fig. 22)
• Only use original spare parts.
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