KC-435
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Read and study all instructions carefully. Familiarize yourself well with control elements and with
principles of their correct usage. Learn the correct way to stop the engine quickly.
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Use the brush cutter/trimmer only for the purposes it is intended for, i.e. for cutting grass using the nylon
string grass blade as finishing work in places hardly accessible for mowers. Any other usage could be
dangerous and could result in damaging the machine or injuring the operator.
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Never let children and persons who are not familiar with these regulations work with the machine or
manipulate it in any way. Local legal regulations may limit the minimum age of the operator.
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Don’t use the brush cutter/trimmer if:
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there are people (pay special attention to children) or domestic animals in near vicinity;
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the operator is under the influence of alcohol, medication or if he/she ingested substances known for
affecting the judgment or quick response ability.
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Keep in mind that the owner or user of the machine is responsible for possible accidents and/or dangers
he/she exposes other people or their property to.
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Always use sturdy shoes and appropriate working clothing (long trousers) when cutting. Never operate
the brush cutter/trimmer barefoot or wearing sandals! Use protective aids for sight and hearing and work
in protective gloves.
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Carefully check the grass area where the brush cutter/trimmer shall be used and remove all objects which
could possibly be catapulted by the brush cutter (stones, branches, wires, tins, etc.)
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Warning!!!!
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The engine fuel is highly flammable.
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Store the fuel only in containers intended for this purpose.
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Refuel only at open or well-ventilated area. Do not smoke or handle open fire during refuelling and
any other handling with the fuel.
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Refuel only when the engine is in still stand. Never open the fuel tank and refuel when the engine is
running or hot.
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If the petrol is spilled, don’t start the engine. Remove the brush cutter/trimmer from the area where
the fuel was spilled and prevent making any source of ignition. Continue using the brush
cutter/trimmer after the spilled fuel is evaporated and the fuel fumes are dispersed.
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Safely close the caps of the fuel tank and the fuel container.
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If the exhaust silencer is damaged, replace it.
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Always inspect the brush cutter/trimmer carefully before using it, especially the cutting tool blade; check
whether the connection of safety covers is in good condition whether the cutting tools are not worn out
or damaged. Always replace worn out and/or damaged blades and safety covers.
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Make sure that the control handle and the harness are in the right position and that the brush
cutter/trimmer is properly balanced. The proper balancing is described lower in the instructions for use.
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The idle revolutions have to be set in such a way that the cutting tool is not running at idle revolutions.
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When using the grass blade, always put the safety cover on the blade when the work is finished.
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Move the engine switch to the position STOP and take off the spark plug cap.
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Use protective gloves during the work.
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The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a toxic, colourless and odourless gas. Inhaling this gas can
cause loss of consciousness or even death. Don’t start the engine in closed rooms. Make sure that there
are sufficient ventilation and access of fresh air in the place where the engine is started.
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Cut only at daylight or under good artificial lighting.
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If possible, avoid using the brush cutter/trimmer in wet grass as it is slippery.
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When working with the brush cutter/trimmer, always pay attention to the safe distance between the
operator and the cutting tool when the engine is running; except for adjusting the engine revolutions, the
operator must always be in safe distance behind the handlebar.
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Always walk, never run when working with the brush cutter/trimmer.
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When cutting near building, always go in the direction from the buildings, not towards them; if an object
gets catapulted, property could be damaged.
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Always keep stable position when cutting grass on a slope and always cut across the slope (alongside the
contour line), never up and down.
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When moving on a slope, be especially cautious when changing the moving direction.
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Never adjust the engine in such a way that the working revolutions exceed the allowed limit.
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Before starting the engine, see to it that there is no one and no undesirable objects in the space of the
cutting tool. Make sure that the brush cutter/trimmer is lying on the ground in a stable position.
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Pay attention to all safety rules when starting the engine, so that no persons get injured.
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Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug in following cases:
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before performing any activities in the space of the cutting tool
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before starting any service work, checking and cleaning the brush cutter/trimmer
