ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
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For machines with a clutch, check regularly that the cutting attachment stops turning when the engine
idles.
Check the tool before and after use. Check for loose fasteners, fuel leaks and damaged parts, such as
cracks in the cutting attachment. If the tool is damaged, if parts are missed or meet some dysfunctions,
do not use the tool and bring it to a service agent for inspection and reparation.
Check the tool after dropping or other impacts to identify any significant defects; if any defects are
observed, stop to use the tool and bring it to a service agent for inspection and reparation.
Fuel Handling
Be very careful when handling fuels. They are flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved container.
Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel while the machine is on. Turn off the unit and allow the engine and
exhaust components to cool before refuelling.
Do not smoke.
Never refuel inside a room.
Never store the tool and the fuel tray indoors where there is a naked flame, such as near a water heater.
If fuel has spilled, do not attempt to start the machine, but rather move it away from the spill before
starting to use it. Clean any spills.
Replace and tighten the fuel tank cap after refuelling.
Follow the instructions in this manual for filling the tool with fuel.
Maintenance and storage
Stop the tool and wait until it stops. Make sure all moving parts have come to a standstill.
Allow the machine to cool before performing inspection, adjustments, maintenance, servicing and
storage.
Maintenance and cleaning shall always be done after operation. Follow the instructions given in this
manual for maintenance, cleaning and storage.
Store the tool where fuel vapors will not reach a flame or spark.
During transport, maintenance and storage, always install the cover on the metal blade.
When the machine is placed in storage for a long time, drain the fuel tank clean the parts. Move the
machine to a safe place and confirm that the engine is cooled down.
Kickback and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or hung rotary fitting (or other accessory). Pinching or
catching causes the rotary attachment to stop quickly, which in turn tilts the tool in the opposite direction.
Kickback is the result of improper use of the tool and / or procedures or conditions of use and can be
avoided by taking the precautions indicated as indicated below:
- Never place your principal close to the rotary accessory. The accessory may bounce off your hand.
- Do not place your body in the area where the use will move if the rebound occurs. The rebound will
propel the tool in the opposite direction to the movement.
- Sharp parts and edges tend to catch the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
Take extreme care when using the tool on sharp edges.
