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ou are now the proud owner of an Etesia brush-cutter!
You have just bought an ETESIA machine.
This amazingly strong and reliable machine has been designed to last.
• In order to increase its service life and ensure optimum operation,
please read this instruction booklet very carefully and make sure
you follow the safety and maintenance instructions.
• ETESIA has a policy of continuously improving the quality of its
products.
• Therefore, your machine might show slight differences compared
with the description in the present booklet.
• Your ETESIA dealer is in possession of the most recent technical
specifications.
• Do not hesitate to contact him.
InTRoDUCTIon
• Before you use the machine, read the instructions for use
thoroughly, paying particular attention to the advice concerning
your safety and that of others.
• Keep this manual in a safe place for later consultation.
• This semi-professional brush-cutter is intended only for cutting
grass and other small shoots on ground which is relatively uniform
and averagely maintained, where a lawnmower is no longer totally
satisfactory.
• It is not a lawn mower and consequently it should not be used for
the regular mowing of your lawn.
• Any use other for cutting grass and small shoots is not in
compliance with the instructions and is not recommended.
1• Your SAfETY AnD ThAT of oThErS
UseR ResPonsIbIlITy
befoRe UsIng yoUR bRUsh-CUTTeR
• familiarise yourself with its controls.
• Clear the field of stones, pieces of wood or metal, wire, bones,
plastic, branches and other debris liable to be thrown up by the
brush-cutter.
• Low branches liable to cause injury to the user should also be
removed.
• Before using the machine, always check the condition and the
adjustment of the blade.
• Loose clothing and short trousers should not be worn when using
the machine.
• Always wear stout, closed and non-slip shoes.
yoUR sAfeTy AnD ThAT of oTheRs
• The brush-cutter must be used according to the instructions in this
manual.
• Children under the age of 16 and people not familiar with the use of
the brush-cutter, must not use it.
• never let anyone who has not read the instruction manual use the
brush-cutter.
• never drive your brush-cutter too close to embankments or
ditches, or on soft ground or where there is a risk of overturning.
• never operate the brush-cutter when you are feeling tired or unwell,
or after consuming alcohol or taking medicine.
• The user is responsible for ensuring the safety of others within the
area where the brush-cutter is being used.
• Whilst using the brush-cutter, ensure no injury can be caused to
others by stones and other objects being thrown up.
• Keep a safe distance from people, especially children, and animals
when the engine is running.
• never remove warning labels or safety devices.
• The machine must be equipped with its three safety flaps.
• never place hands or feet under the cutter housing.
• Keep your hands or feet clear of rotating or moving parts.
• Avoid obstacles such as mole hills, tree stumps, concrete pedestals
and edging which cannot be cut by the blade and which could
damage the cutting system.
• Change absolutely the blade after any shock.
• operate the brush-cutter only in daylight or with good artificial
lighting.
• respect the minimum safety distance given by the side bars of the handle.
• When using the brush-cutter on slopes, be particularly careful, and
take great care when changing direction.
• Avoid working on slopes that are too steep (see picture 1- page 8).
WARnIng!
never allow the engine to run in a confined space.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide which is odourless and can
kill.
• never close the choke flap when the engine is running or when it is
hot.
• never leave the brush-cutter unattended with the engine running.
• Stop the engine for any maintenance on the brush-cutter.
• The blade clutch and drive lever should never be blocked in the
working position.
• If the brush-cutter has to be lifted or transported, stop the engine.
• As a precaution, disconnect the spark plug.
• When moving the brush-cutter off the ground to be cut, stop the
blades rotating or switch off the engine.
• You should also comply with any legal requirements relating to the
use of machines equipped with internal combustion engines.
• These precautions are vital to your safety.
• however, the recommendations given are not exhaustive and due
care should always be exercised when using your brush-cutter.
MAInTenAnCe AnD sToRAge
• Always maintain the brush-cutter and accessories in perfect
working condition.
• never start cleaning or servicing the brush-cutter before stopping
the engine.
• As a precaution, disconnect the spark plug.
• Always use recently purchased petrol.
• old petrol will leave gum deposits in the carburettor, which can
cause leaks and make the engine difficult to start.
• only buy as much unleaded petrol as required for one month’s use
and store it in a clean can designed for this purpose.
WARnIng!
fuel is highly flammable.
• nEVEr STorE, Pour or uSE PETroL nEAr A nAKED
fLAME or near devices such as stoves, water heaters with pilot
lights or any other devices liable to produce sparks.
• never fill the fuel tank in a closed or insufficiently ventilated area.
• only fill the tank in the open air and Do noT SMoKE during this
operation.
• fill the tank before you start the engine.
