ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. SAFETY WARNING:
For your safety and safety of others please pay special attention to these precautions:
1) Training
a) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment;
b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator;
c) Never work while people, especially children, or pets are nearby;
d) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
2) Preparation
a) While working, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals;
b) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which
can be thrown up by the machine;
c) WARNING – Petrol is highly flammable:
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose;
Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling;
Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol
while the engine is running or when the engine is hot;
If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from
the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have
dissipated;
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely;
d) Replace faulty silencers;
e) Before using, always visually inspect to see that the tools are not worn out or damaged.
Replace worn out or damaged elements and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
3) Operation
a) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect;
b) Work only in daylight or in good artificial light;
c) Always be sure of your footing on slopes;
d) Walk, never run with the machine;
e) For wheeled rotary machines, work across the slopes, never up and down;
f) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes;
g) Do not work on excessively steep slopes;
h) Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you;
i) Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine;
j) Start the engine carefully according to manufacturer instructions and with feet well away from
the tool(s);
