5
Press the fuel pump 10x
before starting
Caution! Hot surface. Risk of
burns.
Pivoting handle
Choke
Mixture of petrol and oil
Symbols used throughout the
manual
Danger sign telling you how to
prevent personal or material
damage.
Command sign (the exclamation
mark is replaced with an explanation)
telling you how to prevent damages.
Information sign telling you how to
make better use of the appliance.
General safety instructions
THIS MACHINE MAY CAUSE SE-
RIOUS INJURY. Carefully study the
operating instructions to learn how
to properly use, prepare, service,
start and stop the machine. Acquaint
yourself with all adjustable parts and
the appropriate use of the machine.
Practice using the appliance and,
if you are feeling unsure, have an
experienced user or expert explain
its functionality, method of operation
and best practices to you. Make
sure you can immediately shut off
the appliance in case of emergency.
Exhaust fumes contain poisonous
carbon monoxide. Do not inhale
the exhaust fumes. Do not start the
machine in closed or badly ven-
tilated rooms. Fuel is poisonous.
Prevent petrol from coming into
contact with your skin and do not
inhale petrol fumes. Non-compli-
ance may cause a health risk!
Ensure proper ventilation when han-
up or in places where fuel is stored,
and keep away all heat sources. Do
cap to allow any excessive pres-
sure to relieve slowly. Do not start
the motor at the place where you
vessels to keep the fuel in. Non-
explosion.
Caution! High voltage! Do not
touch live parts of the ignition sys-
tem when the motor is running.
Beware of hot parts. Do not touch
the hot silencer or exhaust pipe.
Risk of burning yourself.
Working with the petrol hedge trimmer:
• The appliance must not be used by
children or persons who have but in-
complete knowledge of the operating
instructions. Acts and local regulations
may demand a minimum age for opera-
tion.
• Do not allow other persons touch the
appliance. Keep the appliance away
from humans - mainly from children -
and pets. Keep a safety clearance of 3
m in all directions. Suspend your work
when humans or pets are nearby.
• The operator or user is liable for acci-
dents, injury to humans or damage to
their property.
Cutting thickness (max. branch
thickness)
