Safety
Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out
specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING:
Used if there is a risk of
injury or death for the operator or bystanders
if the instructions in the manual are not
obeyed.
CAUTION:
Used if there is a risk of
damage to the product, other materials or
the adjacent area if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
Note:
Used to give more information that is necessary
in a given situation.
General safety instructions
WARNING:
Read the warning
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be
dangerous if used carelessly or incorrectly and can
cause serious injury or death to the operator or
others. It is extremely important that you read and
understand the contents of this operator’s manual.
• Under no circumstances may the design of the
product be modified without the permission of the
manufacturer. Never use a product that has been
modified in any way from its original specification
and always use original accessories. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can result in
serious personal injury or the death of the operator
or others.
• The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may
be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements
in the event of a damaged muffler.
• This product produces an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this product.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
Read the warning
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• You must understand the difference between grass
clearing and grass trimming before use.
• If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain
how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact
your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid all
usage which you consider to be beyond your
capability.
• Never use a product that is faulty. Carry out the
safety checks, maintenance and service instructions
described in this manual. Some maintenance and
service measures must be carried out by trained and
qualified specialists. Refer to
14
.
• All covers, guards and handles must be fitted before
you start the product. Ensure that the spark plug cap
and ignition lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of
electric shock.
• Never use the product if you are fatigued, while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medication
or anything that could affect your vision, alertness,
coordination or judgement.
• Do not use the product in bad weather such as
dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold,
etcetera. Working in bad weather is tiring and often
brings added risks, such as icy ground,
unpredictable felling direction, etcetera.
• The only accessories you can operate with this
engine unit are the cutting attachments that we
Accessories on page 19
.
• Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the
product. As the product is equipped with a spring-
loaded start/stop switch and can be started by low
speed and force on the starter handle, even small
children under some circumstances can produce the
force necessary to start the product. This can mean
a risk of serious personal injury. Therefore remove
the spark plug cap when the product is not under
close supervision.
• Running an engine in a confined or badly ventilated
area can result in death due to asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
• The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted
before the product is started, otherwise the clutch
can come loose and cause personal injury.
• Ensure that no people or animals come closer than
15 m while you work. When several operators are
working in the same area the safety distance should
be at least 15 m. Otherwise there is a risk of serious
personal injury. Stop the product immediately if
anyone approaches. Never swing the product
around without first checking behind you to make
sure that noone is within the safety zone.
• Ensure that people, animals or other things can not
affect your control of the product or that they do not
come in contact with the cutting attachment or loose
objects that are thrown out by the cutting
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