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Safety instructions
A. Start
• Never start the engine indoors. The toxic exhaust gases are
hazardous to inhale.
• Make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming
in contact with the clippers.
• Place the machine on the
ground and make sure that
the clippers are free from
branches and stones.
Press the engine to the
ground with the left hand.
Grip the start handle with
the right hand and slowly
pull out until a resistance
is felt (start hooks engage).
Now give a quick and
strong pull.
B. Fuel safety
•
Always use a fuel contai-
ner with an anti-spill
valve.
•
Never fill the machine
while the engine is
running.
•
Provide good ventilation
when filling or mixing
fuel.
•
Move the machine at least
3 m from the filling
position before starting.
•
Never start the machine.
a) If you have spilt fuel on
it:
Wipe up all spillage.
b) If you have spilt fuel on
yourself or your clotches:
Change your clotches.
c) If there is a fuel leak:
Replace damaged parts.
Make regular checks for
leakage from the fuel cap
and the fuel supply pipes.
C. Storage
•
Store the machine and fuel so that any leakage or fumes
do not risk coming into contact with sparks or naked
flames. For example, electric machines, electric motors,
electrical switches/power switches, heaters or the like.
•
When storing fuel approved containers intended for this
purpose must be used.
•
When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank
must be emptied. Contact your local petrol station to find
out how to dispose of excess fuel.
•
The guard over the clippers should always be fitted when
the machine is not in use.
WARNING!
Exercise great care when handling fuel.
Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosions
and inhaling fumes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This section takes up the basic safety precau-
tions.
• If you encounter a situation where you are
uncertain how to proceed you should ask an
expert. Contact your dealer or your service
workshop.
• Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond
your capability.
1. Observe your surround-
ings.
•
To ensure that people,
animals or other things
cannot affect your
control of the machine.
•
To ensure that the above
mentioned do not come
into contact with the
cutting equipment or
objects that can be
thrown by the cutting
equipment.
WARNING!
Never use a machine without the
possibility of calling for help in the
event of an accident.
General working instructions
Basic safety precautions
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