GENERAL SAFETY PRECA
UTIONS
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GLO
VES
Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g. when fitting
cutting attachments.
BOOTS
Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
CLOTHING
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose
clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always
wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts
sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder
level.
FIRST AID KIT
Always have a first aid kit nearby.
Mac
hine
′
s safety equipment
This section descr
ibes the machine
′
s safety equipment,
its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be
carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the
”What is what?” section to locate where this equipment is
positioned on your machine.
The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk
of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not
carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not
carried out professionally. If you need further information
please contact your nearest service workshop.
Star
ting
See instr
uctions under the heading Start. Start the
machine and apply full throttle. Release the throttle and
check that the cutting attachment stops and remains at a
standstill. If the cutting attachment rotates with the throttle
in the idle position then the carburettor idle setting must
be checked. See instructions under the heading
Maintenance.
Stop s
witch
Use the stop s
witch to switch off the engine.
Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when
you move the stop switch to the stop setting.
Cutting attac
hment guard
This guard is intended to pre
vent loose objects from being
thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the
IMPORTANT!
All servicing and repair work on the machine requires
special training. This is especially true of the machine
′
s
safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the
checks described below you must contact your service
agent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee
the availability of professional repairs and service. If the
retailer who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer,
ask him for the address of your nearest service agent.
!
W
ARNING! Never use a machine with
faulty safety equipment. The machine's
safety equipment must be checked and
maintained as described in this section.
If your machine fails any of these checks
contact your service agent to get it
repaired.
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