C . Safety usage
ATTACHED (see sections SAFETY USAGE and
BLADES AND NYLON STRING HEAD ASSEM-
BLY).
Pay careful attention to safety recommenda-
tions as you might put your life or somebody
else’s in danger as a result of: a) possible con-
tact with cutting or rotating parts. b) possibility
of projection of various objects.
WARNING:
do not start engine if it is not
attached to the shaft as the clutch might disin-
tegrate. For units equipped with a clutch, be
sure the cutting attachment stops turning
when the engine idles.
This product must be held to the right of the
operator’s body.
This will ensure exhaust fumes are directed away
from the operator and will not be obstructed by
the operator’s clothing. If you have not used a
trimmer before, spend some time in becoming
familiar with the controls and method of usage
before operation.
Check the machine carefully before using it.
Make sure that there are no loosened screws,
damaged parts or fuel leakages.
Replace damaged or excessively worn acces-
sories (blades, string heads, guards).
Ensure all maintenance or repair work is carried
out by an authorised service center.
N.B.
In order to maintain performance and safety,
be sure to use original spare parts and accessories.
Avoid using the trimmer over excessively long
periods of time.
Excessive amounts of vibration can be harmful.
1)
Remove from the working area grit, debris,
ropes, metal parts or any other object which
might get entangled around the rotating parts
or be dangerously projected.
Use only the correct accessory recommended
for the type of vegetation to be cut. Do not let
the rotating blade contact any foreign object
such as stones, rocks, cans etc.
Secure hair to keep it above shoulder height.
Before starting to work fit the harness. Adjust
harness with the buckle so that the trimmer is
well balanced on your right side and the blade
or string head is parallel to the ground. Always
maintain a firm foothold and a good balance
while using the machine. Do not move back-
wards while you work as obstacles may not be
visible.
The fitting of the safety pole barrier is obligato-
ry on units equipped with a delta shaped han-
dle when used with a metal blade.
The purpose of this safety pole barrier is to
maintain a safe distance between the metal
blade and the user under all normal or excep-
tional circumstances.
2)
Harness ring (
B
) must never be moved from its
original position to avoid unbalancing the unit.
Front handles can be separately adjusted to
make usage easier on units fitted with “U”
shaped handles.
3)
The following accessories can be assembled to
your trimmer: a) blade, b) nylon string head.
Do not attach any blade to a unit without prop-
er installation of all required parts. Failure to
use the proper parts can cause the blade to fly
off and seriously injure the operator and/or
bystanders.
a) WHEN USING A BLADE ENSURE THE
CORRECT GUARD IS FITTED.
b) WHEN USING A NYLON STRING HEAD
ENSURE THE CORRECT GUARD IS FITTED.
When using the unit always hold the front part
of the machine (blade or nylon string head)
below your waist.
NYLON STRING HEAD:
Always make sure it has been correctly assem-
bled and fitted.
The nylon head is suitable to cut grass and
weeds wherever there might be obstacles like
trees, fences or walls.
The nylon string head also reduces the likeli-
hood of damaging small plants and trees bark.
Only use flexible, nonfilament nylon line in the
nylon line head as specified by the manufactur-
er. Never use metallic line which could break
off and become a dangerous projectile.
BLADE:
Always make sure it has been correctly fitted.
When fitting or changing a cutting device,
ensure you follow the instructions in the section
“Blade or nylon string head assembly” with
extreme precision. Fit these cutting devices
using all and only the parts as described, and
in the correct order.
4)
BLADES: you can cut any type of grass,
brushwood or shrub.
Operate the machine like a sickle always cut-
ting at full throttle.
5)
WARNING: always use a well sharpened blade.
A blade with worn teeth besides providing poor
performance might also generate a sudden
thrust. This can result in a violent sideways kick
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