CAUTION
Product damage!
The product is supplied without gearbox oil.
Make sure it is filled with gearbox oil before using for the first time.
Operating the gearbox with insufficient oil will damage the gearbox.
Contaminated gearbox oil will reduce the service life of the gearbox.
Use the specified gearbox oil.
General instructions
• Carefully read the instructions for use. Familiarise yourself with the operating elements and the
correct use of the product.
• Never allow children or other persons not acquainted with the operating instructions to use the
product. Local regulations may specify the minimum age of the user.
• Never work when persons, especially children and animals, are close by.
• Remember that the operator or the user is responsible for accidents involving other persons or
damage to their property.
Preparatory actions
• Always work wearing sturdy shoes and long trousers. Do not operate the product barefoot or
wearing light shoes.
• Make a thorough check of the terrain on which the product is to be used and remove any
objects that could be flung out by the product.
• Replace damaged exhaust silencers.
• Always visually examine the cutting tool before use to make sure it is not worn or damaged.
For handling fuels
• WARNING - Petrol is highly inflammable:
– Only store petrol in containers fit for the purpose.
– Only refuel outdoors and do not smoke during the refuelling process.
– Petrol must be topped up before the motor is started.
– Do not open the petrol cap or refill with petrol while the motor is running or the motor is hot.
– Never attempt to start the motor if petrol has been spilt.
– Instead, move the product away from the contaminated area. Avoid all attempts to start the
motor until the petrol vapours have evaporated.
– For safety reasons the petrol tank and petrol cap are to be replaced on a regular basis.
If used improperly, operating media (including fuels) endanger the environment:
• Take care when filling with operating media. Operating media must not run into the soil or into
the sewer system.
• Operating media residues must be disposed of properly. Never dispose of them with household
waste.
• Observe the applicable national regulations for the handling of the respective operating media.
• Fuels have a limited shelf-life. Buy only the quantity of fuel you will use up within the next few
months.
Handling
• Do not run the motor in enclosed spaces in which dangerous carbon monoxide can collect.
• Only work in daylight or with adequate lighting.
• Always ensure good stability on slopes.
• Only operate the product at walking pace.
• Products on wheels: Always work across slopes, never up or down the slope.
• Be especially vigilant when changing direction on slopes.
• Never work on extremely steep slopes.
• Be particularly vigilant when turning the product round or pulling it towards you.
