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Safety Instructions
1. Wear protective footwear, tight-fitting clothes and safety glasses/visor, ear defenders and a helmet.
2. Never use the grass trimmer if you are tired, sick, upset or under the influence of medication which
causes drowsiness. Do not use the trimmer whilst under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicine.
3. Fuel safety
- Always be careful when handling fuel. Open the fuel tank carefully and release any pressure which
might have built up in the tank. Wipe off any spilt fuel and move the grass trimmer at least 3 metres
away from the refuelling location before starting it.
- Remove any sources of ignition, sparks, open flames, lit cigarettes, etc. from the area where the fuel
is mixed, used or stored.
- Do not smoke while refuelling or using the grass trimmer.
4. Do not permit anyone other than the operator to come close to the grass trimmer when it is being started
or used. Children, pets and bystanders should keep a distance of at least 15 metres away from the grass
trimmer when it is being used.
5. Always hold both handles of the grass trimmer firmly with your fingers on one side of the handle and
thumb on the other side, once the engine is running.
6. Keep all body parts away from the trimmer line when the engine is running.
7. Make sure that the trimmer line is not in contact with any object before starting.
8. Only transport the trimmer with the engine switched off.
9. Always inspect the trimmer before starting it. Do not start it if there are worn, missing or damaged parts.
Never use the grass trimmer if it is damaged, incorrectly adjusted or incorrectly assembled.
10. All service other than that mentioned in this instruction manual should be carried out by qualified personnel.
11. Switch off the grass trimmer before laying it on the ground.
12. Be extra vigilant when cutting small bushes or thick grass. They can become stuck in the trimmer head.
13. Keep the handles clean, dry and free from oil or fuel.
14. Only use the trimmer outdoors or in well ventilated areas. Never start the trimmer in a closed room or
building. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and are dangerous to inhale.
15. Avoid running the trimmer head near small objects which can be ejected. Check the work area is clear of
small stones, debris, etc. before beginning.
16. Always stand below the trimmer if you are using it on a slope. Never use the trimmer on a slope if there
is the slightest risk of you losing your footing, falling or sliding.
17. Keep the trimmer clear of grass cutting build-up and other deposits. Particularly the guard trimmer head
and engine.
18. The grass trimmer must only be used by adults who have read the instruction manual.
19. Use only two-stroke fuel mixed with 2.5% good quality two-stroke oil (40:1) designed for air-cooled two-stroke
engines. Using petrol without the addition of oil can lead to engine damage not covered by the guarantee.
20. Do not use the grass trimmer without the silencer or silencer cover.
21. Hold both handles of the grass trimmer firmly, with your fingers on one side of the handle and thumb
on the other.
22. The silencer becomes extremely hot. Keep your hands and other body parts out of the way.
23. The trimmer head should not be lifted up during work since the trimmer line can injure the user. Work as
close to the ground as possible.
24. The grass trimmer must not be used for any other purpose than for the trimming of lawns and gardens.
25. The grass trimmer must not be used if the guard is damaged or missing.
26. This product must not be altered or used for other tasks since the risk of accident will increase and the
guarantee will not be valid.
27. Do not use the grass trimmer close to flammable gases and liquids since this could cause a fire or lead
to an explosion.
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