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23) Prolonged exposure to vibrations can cause injuries and neurovascular disorders (also called
“Raynaud’s syndrome” or “white hand”), especially to people suffering from circulation disorders
The symptoms can affect the hands, wrists and fingers and are s wn through loss of sensitiv-
ity, torpor, itching, pain and discolouring of or structural changes to the skin. These effects ca
be worsened by low ambient temperatures and/or by gripping the handgrips excessively tightly.
If the symptoms occur, the length of time the machine is used must be reduced and a doctor
consulted.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) W
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RNING: Before cleaning or doing maintenance work, disconnect the spark plug cap and
read the relevant instructions. Wear proper clothing and protective gloves whenever your hands
are at risk.
2) W
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RNING: Never use the machine with worn or damaged parts. Faulty or worn-out parts must
always be replaced and not repaired. Only use original spare parts: the use of non-original and/or
incorrectly fitted parts will jeopardize the machine, impair safety and may cause accidents or
personal injuries for which the Manufacturer is under no circumstance liable or responsible.
3)
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ny adjustments or maintenance operations not described in this manual must be carried out
by your Dealer or a specialized Service Centre with the necessary knowledge and equipment
to ensure that the work is done correctly maintaining the machine’s original safety level.
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operations performed in unauthorized centres or by unqualified persons will totally invalidate the
Warranty and all obligations and responsibilities of the Manufacturer.
4) Keep all nuts and screws tight to be sure the machine is always in a safe working condition.
Routine maintenance is essential for safety and for maintaining a high performance level.
5) Do not perform any work on the machine that is not described in this manual unless
adequately skilled with appropriate tools.
6) Do not store the machine with fuel in the tank in an area where the fuel vapours could reach
an open flame, a spark or a strong heat source.
7)
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llow the engine to cool down before storing the machine in any enclosure.
8) To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, exhaust silencer and fuel storage area free from
sawdust, branches, leaves, or excessive grease; never leave containers with the debris inside the
storage area.
9) If the fuel tank has to be emptied, this should be done outdoors once the engine has cooled
down.
10)
Wear work gloves when performing all maintenance.
11)
Before putting the machine away, check you have removed wrenches or tools used for
maintenance.
12)
Store the machine out of the reach of children!
13)
Often inspect the bag to avoid wear and a decrease in quality.
E) TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
1) Whenever the machine is to be handled or transported you must:
• Turn off the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap
• Only hold the machine using the handgrips and position the tubes so that they do not obstruct
2) When using a vehicle to transport the machine, remove the tubes and position it so that it can
cause no danger to persons and fasten it firmly in place to avoid it from tipping over, ensure the
machine is drained of fuel before transporting.
