Safety provisions
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The power tool must not be assembled, maintained, repaired or stored in the vicinity of naked flames.
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Before assembly, cleaning, maintenance and repair, always turn off the engine; the stop dial must be set
to "0" and the cutting disc must have stopped.
Only the idle speed setting must be performed with the engine running.
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Wear protective gloves for any work.
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The power tool requires regular maintenance. Only perform such maintenance and repair work on your
own that are described in these operating instructions and that you consider yourself skilled for. Any
other work must only be performed by specialist workshops authorised by us.
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Danger of burns! Do not touch the muffler while it is still hot – not even for maintenance or to check it for
tight fit.
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Only perform repairs with original spare parts.
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Danger of accident and injury! No modifications are permitted at the power tool, because this may impair
safety!
Before any start, check the entire power tool for operationally safe condition. In addition to the notes in the
operating and maintenance notes (
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chap. 8, page 30), check the following items:
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Stop dial and one-touch stop button must be easy to operate.
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The throttle control must move freely and return automatically to the idle position. It must not be possible
to operate the throttle control without pushing (unlocking) the throttle control lock (throttle control
locked).
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The cutting disc must be attached firmly to the spindle.
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Danger of fire! Ignition cable and spark plug connector must be firmly in place. Loose connection can
result in sparks which could ignite any escaping fuel/air mixture!
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In case of irregularities, recognisable damage, improper settings or limited function, the power tool must
not be started. In such cases, have the power tool inspected by specialist workshops authorised by us.
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Only use the power tool if it is in completely assembled condition.
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Keep at least 3 metres [approx. 10 feet] distance from the fuelling site when starting. Never start the
machine in closed rooms.
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Observe secure and firm hold when starting up. Always start up on level ground and securely hold the
power tool.
Perform the starting process as described in chap. 6 on page 24.
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Check the idle setting after starting. The cutting disc must stand still in idle mode.
3.6 During assembly, cleaning, maintenance and repair
3.7 Before start-up
3.8 When starting
