Meec tools 000-904, Operating Instructions Manual

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• Never lift or carry the machine when the
engine is running.
• The machine works with rotating cutting
tools. This means there is a risk of material
and objects (stones etc.) being thrown up
– risk of personal injury.
• Despite the safety devices and the use of
personal safety equipment there is a risk of
injury as a result of contact with the unprotect-
ed parts of the blade or trimmer line.
• Switch off the engine and disconnect the
spark plug lead from the spark plug in the
following situations:
– Before leaving the machine.
– Before removing a blockage.
– Before checking, cleaning or doing any
other work on the machine.
– If you run into an object. Check the
machine and repair any damage
before using it again.
– If the machine starts vibrating
abnormally (check immediately).
Maintenance and storage
• Make sure that all the screw unions are
properly tightened.
• Replace damaged or worn parts.
• Only use the correct type of cutting unit
parts.
• Never store the machine with fuel in the
tank in areas with sources of heat.
• Allow the engine to cool before putting
away.
• Keep the engine, muffler and area where
fuel is stored free from grease, grass, moss,
and leaves, etc. – fire risk.
• If the tank needs emptying, do this outside.
• Switch off the engine and remove the spark
plug lead before adjustments or repairs,
except when adjusting the carburettor.
Special safety instructions
• Hold the handles firmly with both hands.
Put the throttle control in idle mode during
pauses in the work.
• Always maintain a firm footing and good
balance.
• Use a suitable engine speed for the actual
job. Avoid unecessarily high speed.
• Switch off the engine and wait until all
moving parts have completely stopped
before checking or filling up with fuel, and
before clearing the trimmer head.
• Switch off the engine immediately if the
blade hits a hard object. Check the blade
and replace if damaged.
• If you are disturbed, complete the job and
switch off the machine before taking your
attention away from the machine.
• Never touch the spark plug or spark plug
lead when the engine is running – risk of
electric shock.
• The muffler and other parts of the engine
get hot when the engine is running – risk of
burn injuries.
• When moving between work areas switch off
the engine and carry the machine with the
trimmer head pointing away from your body.
• Pay attention when moving the machine to
reduce the risk of dropping it, turning it up
upside down, leaking fuel, or causing
personal injury or damage.
• Before transporting the machine in a car or
other vehicle allow the engine to cool,
empty the fuel tank, and secure the
machine so that it cannot slip or drop etc.
• When transporting fit the guard on the
cutter unit to avoid personal injury.
• Before starting to work, check that the
trimmer head does not rotate when the
engine is idling.
• Prolonged exposure to vibration can cause
numbness in hands and arms, or more
severe neurovascular complaint, so-called
white fingers (Raynaud’s syndrome). The
risk of developing such problems also
depends on hereditary disposition,