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English (Original instructions)
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of your brushcutter/grass trimmer.
INTENDED USE
The brushcutter/grass trimmer is intended to be used only
by adults who have read and understood the instructions
and warnings in this manual and can be considered
responsible for their actions. The product is only intended
for use outdoors in a well ventilated area. For safety
reasons, the product must be adequately controlled by
using two-handed operation.
The product
fi tted with the grass trimmer head (and
appropriate guard) is intended for cutting long grass, pulpy
weed, and similar vegetation at or about ground level.
When
fi tted with the Tri-Arc™ blade (and appropriate
guard), it can also cut bushes. The product is not designed
to be
fi tted with a saw blade.
The cutting plane should be approximately parallel to the
ground surface. The product should not be used to cut or
trim hedges, bushes, or other vegetation where the cutting
plane is not parallel to the ground surface.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and
understand the operator’s manual.
WARNING
Do not attempt to operate the product until you have
read thoroughly and understood completely all
instructions and safety rules contained in this manual.
Failure to comply may result in accidents involving
fi re,
electric shock, or serious personal injury. Save the
operator’s manual and review frequently for continuing
safe operation, and instructing others who may use the
product.
WARNING
The product is not intended to be used by children
or persons with reduced physical, mental, or sensory
capabilities. Children should be adequately supervised
to ensure they do not play with the product.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
■ For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using the product. Follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can
result in serious personal injury.
■ Some regions have regulations that restrict the use of
the product. Check with your local authority for advice.
■ Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
the product.
■ Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
■ Clear the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string, which can be thrown or become entangled in
the string head or blade.
■ Wear full eye and hearing protection while using the
product. If working in an area where there is a risk of
falling objects, head protection must be worn.
■ Hearing protection may restrict the operator’s ability
to hear warning sounds. Pay particular attention to
potential hazards around and inside the working area.
■ Wear heavy long trousers, non-slip protective footwear
and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short
trousers, jewellery of any kind, or use with bare feet.
■ Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to
prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
■ Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 15 m
away. Stop the product if anyone enters the area.
■ Do not use the product when you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
■ Do not use in poor lighting. The operator needs clear
unrestricted vision to identify potential hazards.
■ Keep firm footing and balance at all times. Do not
overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance
or exposure to hot surfaces.
■ Keep all parts of your body away from any moving
part.
■ Do not touch area around the silencer or cylinder of
the product, these parts get hot from operation.
■ Always stop the engine and allow it to cool down
before making any adjustments.
■ Do not smoke when mixing fuel or filling fuel tank.
■ Mix and store fuel in a container approved for fuel.
■ Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.
Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from
refueling site before starting engine.
■ Stop the engine and allow to cool down before
refueling or storing the product.
■ Allow the engine to cool down; empty the fuel tank and