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FC-MM
Starting the Engine
Place the unit on firm ground in an open
area. Make sure you have good balance
and secure footing. Hold the unit
securely. To reduce the risk of damage,
be sure that the blade is clear of the
ground and all other obstructions.
Your power tool is a one-person unit. To
reduce the risk of injury, do not allow
other persons within a radius of 5 meters
of your own position – even when
starting.
Risk of injury
from
contact with rotating
blade. The blade begins
to rotate as soon as the
engine is started in the
"Start" position. Always
stand to one side of the machine when
starting – never in front of the blade.
Check engine idle speed setting. The
blade must not rotate when the engine is
idling with the throttle trigger released.
See also chapter on "Starting the
Engine" in the MultiEngine instruction
manual.
Holding and Controlling the
Power Tool
Always hold the unit
firmly with both
hands
on the handles.
For safe control wrap your fingers and
thumbs tightly around the control handle
and left handle.
Hold the control handle with your right
hand and left handle with your left hand.
During Operation
Note that the blade continues to rotate
for a short period after you let go of the
throttle trigger (flywheel effect).
Work
calmly and carefully
– in daylight
conditions and only when visibility is
good. Stay alert at all times so as not to
endanger others.
Make sure you have good balance and
secure footing at all times, taking special
care in slippery conditions:
–
damp
–
on slopes, uneven ground etc.
Operate the edger only at a normal
walking pace.
Be extremely cautious when pulling the
edger towards you because of the risk of
injury from contact with the rotating
blade.
To reduce the risk of accidents and
injury, clear obstacles and objects from
the work area.
Do not operate using the starting throttle
lock as you do not have control of the
engine speed.
To reduce the risk of injury from contact
with the blade, never operate an edger
without a properly mounted deflector.
469BA045 KN
