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Internal combustion safety
Dangerous environment
• Do not use petrol tools in damp or wet conditions, or expose them to rain.
Provide adequate surrounding work space and keep area well lit. Do not
use petrol tools where there is a risk of explosion or fire from combustible
material, flammable liquids, flammable gasses, or dust of an explosive
nature.
Protect yourself from vibration
• Hand held tools may produce vibration. Vibration can cause disease.
Gloves to keep the operator warm may help to maintain good blood
circulation in the fingers. Hand held tools should not be used for long
periods without a break.
Protect your hearing
• Always wear suitable hearing protection when tool noise exceeds 80dB. It
is the responsibility of the user to ensure that other people near to where
the tool is to be used are also suitably protected.
Switch off before connecting
• Ensure that the engine is stopped before connecting any accessories
to the tool. If the tool stops unexpectedly make sure that the engine is not
running before attempting to check the tool.
Running in the engine
• When the tool is new only run the engine at moderate speed
• Do not maintain high engine speed until the engine is fully run in
• The engine will not be capable of developing maximum power until the
end of the running in period.
• When first using the tool, stop and make sure that all nuts and screws are
securely fastened and tighten them as necessary.
• Do not use fuels containing methanol, or ethanol, as these may cause
internal damage to the fuel tank, and fuel lines.
Servicing
• It is recommended that you get your tool serviced shortly after its first use
• In normal use, have the tool serviced regularly
• Do not attempt to alter any of the components of this tool. To do so would
not only invalidate your guarantee, but may also result in injury to yourself,
or others around you.
• Always have your tool serviced at an authorised service centre.
Storage
• When you have finished using the tool, clean it completely
• Be careful not to hit or cut the fuel tank, or fuel lines, when it is placed
on the ground.
• Do not let the tool fall, or it may be damaged and become unsafe.
• Store the tool away from direct sunlight
• Ensure that fuel and oil is stored in a safe place, away from heat, direct
sunlight, any source of ignition, and out of reach of children.
Whenever the machine is out of use for an extended period of time,
proceed as follows:
• Empty the fuel tank completely
• Protect all metal engine parts from corrosion by coating them with oil
• Remove the spark plug, put a few drops of oil into the cylinder and then
pull the recoil starter 2 to 3 times in order to distribute the oil evenly.
Replace the spark plug.
Never leave the tool running unattended
• Always wait until the machine has come to a complete stop before
leaving it
• Never leave the machine unattended when parts are still hot
• Never leave machine unattended where children, may have access to it.
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Generator safety
• Familiarise yourself with all functions of the generator before use.
Including how to stop the generator in an emergency.
• Do not use the generator in wet conditions. Wet hands, rain, sprinklers etc
increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not store the generator outside. Ice or rain water could cause a
dangerous malfunction.
• Do not attempt to connect the generator to a buildings electrical system.
• During normal use, parts of the generator (such as exhaust and engine
shrouds) will become extremely hot. Do not touch any part of the
generator other than the carry handles or controls. Keep the generator at
least 1m away from buildings, vehicles, or any other objects when in use.
Keep any flammable materials well away from the generator.
• Be aware that after use, parts will remain hot for some time. Allow
adequate time for the generator to cool fully before handling / storage.
Product familiarisation
1 Fuel tank
2 Ignition switch
3 12V Socket
4 230V Socket
5 Reset switches
6 Voltmeter
7 Earthing point
8 Oil filler / dipstick
9 Choke lever
10 Air filter cover
11 Starter handle
12 Fuel tap
13 Exhaust
14 Spark plug lead
15 Drain plug
16 12V Lead
