Cutting attachment guard
This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from
being thrown towards the operator. The guard also
protects the operator from accidental contact with the
cutting attachment.
Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked.
Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or
is cracked.
Always use the recommended guard for the cutting
attachment you are using. See the "TECHNICAL
DATA" section.
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WARNING:
Never use a cutting attachment
without an approved guard. See the “TECHNICAL
DATA” section. If an incorrect or faulty guard is
fitted this can cause serious personal injury.
Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or an incorrect
cutting attachment increases the level of vibration.
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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
color or condition. These symptoms normally
appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. The risk
increases at low temperatures.
Harness quick release
There is an easily accessible, harness quick release
fitted at the front in case of an emergency that requires
you to free yourself from the machine and harness.
See instructions under the heading “Adjusting the
harness”.
Check that the harness straps are correctly positioned.
Once the harness and machine have been adjusted,
check that the harness quick release works correctly.
Muffler
The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and
to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator.
CAUTION:
Muffler is fitted with a catalytic
converter designed to reduce exhaust gases.
(Starter housing removed for clarity)
In areas that have a warm and dry climate there is a
significant risk of fire. We therefore fit certain mufflers
with a spark arrestor mesh. Check whether the muffler
on your machine is fitted with this kind of mesh.
(Starter housing removed for clarity)
For mufflers, it is very important that you follow the
instructions on checking, maintaining, and servicing
your machine. Never use a machine that has a faulty
muffler.
Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached
to the machine.
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WARNING:
Mufflers fitted with catalytic
converters get very hot during use and remain so
for some time after stopping. This also applies at
idle speed. Contact can result in burns to the skin.
Remember the risk of fire.
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WARNING:
The inside of the muffler contain
chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid
contact with these elements in the event of a
damaged muffler.
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WARNING:
Engine exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide, which can cause carbon
monoxide poisoning. Do not start or run the
machine indoors, or anywhere that is poorly
ventilated.
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WARNING:
The exhaust fumes from the
engine are hot and may contain sparks which can
start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or
near combustible material.
Locking nut
A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting
attachment.
When fitting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction
to the direction of rotation of the cutting attachment.
To remove it, undo the nut in the same direction as the
cutting attachment rotates. (The nut has a left-hand
thread.) Tighten the nut using the socket wrench.
When loosening and tightening the saw blade nut,
there is a risk of injury from the teeth of the saw blade.
You should therefore always ensure that your hand is
shielded by the blade guard when doing this. Always
use a socket wrench with a shaft that is long enough
to allow this.
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