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C . Additional safety precautions
B. Safety precautions
D. Fuel mix
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This machine can cause serious injuries if
not used in the correct manner.
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If using the face shield, ensure you peel off the
protective films from the see-through plastic.
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Ensure all operators study this manual careful-
ly and thoroughly before using the hedge
trimmer.
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Be familiar with all controls and the proper use
of this machine.
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As with all machinery, long hair, loose belts or
straps should be tied back or secured to avoid
possible contact or entanglement with moving
parts.
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Wear close-fitting protective clothes. Wear
safety shoes, gloves, goggles and ear protec-
tors. Ensure you know how to stop the engine
in an emergency. Start the engine according
to these instructions.
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Stop the engine when changing location or
before examining the blades.
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Prolonged use of this or other machines
exposing the operator to vibration may pro-
duce Whitefinger’s Disease (Raynaud’s
Phenomenon). This may reduce the hands’
ability to feel and regulate temperature and
may produce general numbness. Continual or
regular users should therefore monitor closely
the condition of their hands or fingers. If any of
the symptoms appear, seek immediate med-
ical advice.
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Do not operate this machine when tired or
under the influence of any substances such as
drugs or alcohol which can impair vision, dex-
terity or judgement.
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Carefully survey the working site to note any
hazards (eg road, paths, electricity cables,
dangerous trees, etc).
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Ensure other persons are at a safe working
distance (minimum distance of 10 metres).
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If necessary use warning signs to keep
onlookers at a safe distance.
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Ensure someone is nearby within a safe hear-
ing distance in case of an accident.
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When transporting or storing the machine
always fit the blade sheath
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Never allow children to use this machine
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Always hold the hedgetrimmer firmly with both
hands when the engine is running.
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Always maintain a firm foothold. Do not use
while standing on a ladder. Use properly
installed scaffolding to reach high places.
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Keep handles dry, clean and free from fuel
mixture.
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If fuel has spilt on unit, ensure engine has
dried completely before starting.
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Keep all parts of your body and clothing away
from blades when starting or running engine.
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When transporting the hedgetrimmer in a vehi-
cle, secure it to prevent fuel spillage.
Do not use any other type of fuel than the type
recommended in this manual.
This product is equipped with a two-stroke
engine and must therefore use a mixture of
lead-free gasoline (with a minimum of 90
octanes) and fully synthetic oil for two-stroke
engines, specific for lead-free gasoline in the
proportions indicated in the table on the cover
page at item (D).
IMPORTANT! Read the oil specifications on
the can carefully: the use of oil lacking the
specifications indicated in this manual can
cause severe damage to the engine!
To obtain the best mixture, pour the oil first, fol-
lowed by the gasoline, into an approved contain-
er, shake well (repeat the operation every time
you draw any fuel from the container).
The characteristics of the mixture are subject to
aging and may be altered in time, so we recom-
mend mixing only the amount strictly needed for
use. If you use a mixture that is several weeks
old, this could damage the engine.
WARNING
Do not smoke when re-fuelling.
Always open the fuel cap slowly, to release any
pressure build up in the tank.
Re-fuel in open spaces only, keeping away from
naked flames or sparks.
SAFE STORAGE OF FUEL
Petrol fuel mix is highly inflammable.
Put out all cigarettes, pipes and cigars before
working with fuel.
Avoid spilling fuel. Store fuel in a cool, well venti-
lated place, in an approved container specifically
designed for the purpose.
Never store engine with fuel in the tank in
