Qualcast HQ-PT 3043, Operating Instructions Manual

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Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244 Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244
Safety Information
1. Read the instructions with due care. Familiarize
yourself with the settings and proper operation
of the machine.
2. Never allow children or other persons who are
not familiar with the operating instructions to
use the petrol grass trimmer.
3. Never mow in the direct vicinity of persons -
especially children - or animals. Warning: Maintain
a safety distance of 15m. If approached,
switch off the appliance immediately. Always
keep in mind that the machine operator or
user is responsible for accidents involving
other persons and/or their property.
Preliminary measures
1. Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long
trousers when operating the machine. Never
operate the machine barefoot or in sandals.
2. Check the grounds on which the machine will
be used and remove all objects that could
be caught up and violently flung out.
3. Warning: Petrol is highly flammable!
• Only store petrol in containers designed to
hold petroleum-based liquids.
• Only refuel out in the open and do not smoke
during the refueling process.
• Always refuel before starting the engine.
Do not open fuel tank cap and do not refuel
when the engine is running or when the grass
trimmer is hot.
• If petrol has overflowed, do not under any
circumstances attempt to start the engine.
Instead, remove the machine from the affected
area. Avoid starting the engine until the petrol
fumes have completely evaporated.
• For safety reasons, the petrol tank and other
tank closures must be replaced if they are
damaged.
4. Replace defective exhausts.
5. Before using the petrol grass trimmer, visually
inspect it to ensure that the mounting bolts
and the entire cutting apparatus are in good
working order (i.e. not worn out or damaged).
To prevent any imbalance, replace worn out
or damaged mounting bolts as a set only (if
applicable).
Handling
1. Wear close fitting, tough work clothing that
will provide protection, such as long slacks
or trousers, protective footware, heavy duty
work gloves, hard hat, a safety face shield,
or safety glasses for eye protection and a
good grade of ear defenders or other sound
barriers for hearing protection.
2. Store in a safe place. Open fuel cap slowly to
release any pressure which may have formed
in fuel tank. To prevent a fire hazard, move
at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling area
before starting.
3. Turn unit off before setting it down.
4. Always hold unit firmly with both hands,
the thumb and fingers encircling the handles.
5. Keep all screws and fasteners tight.
Never operate your equipment when it
is improperly adjusted or not completely
and securely assembled.
6. Keep handles dry, clean and free of fuel mixture.
7. Keep the line spool as close to ground as
practical. Avoid hitting small objects with the
line spool. When cutting on a slope, stand
below stringhead. NEVER cut or trim on a hill
or slope, etc. if there is the slightest chance of
slipping, sliding or losing firm footing.
8. Check the area you will be trimming for
debris that may be struck or thrown during
operation.
9. Keep all parts of your body and clothing away
from the line spool when starting or running
engine. Before starting the engine, make sure
the line spool will not come in contact with
any obstructions.
10. Stop the engine before examining cutting line.
11. Store equipment away from possible
flammable materials, such as gas-powered
water heaters, clothes dryers, or oil-fired
furnaces, portable heaters, etc.
12. Always keep the safety guard, the line spool,
and engine free of debris build-up.
13. Operation of equipment should always be
restricted to mature and properly instructed
individuals.
14. If unfamiliar with trimming techniques, practice
the procedures with engine in “OFF” position.
15. Always clear work area of debris such as
cans, bottles, rocks, etc. Striking objects
can cause serious injury to operator or