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STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Reduce the engine speed and let it run with no load for a few minutes.
2.
To stop the engines, switch the ON/OFF switch (Fig.2-
No1) to the “0”-OFF position
Before putting the hedge trimmer down ensure that the engine is switched off and the
blades have stopped moving.
WORKING ADVICE
CAUTION!
In an emergency, stop the engine by moving the engine switch to the stop (0) position.
Make sure you always have good balance and secure footing. Take special care in slippery
conditions: damp, snow, ice, on slopes or uneven ground.
Watch the cutting blades at all times: do not cut areas of the hedge that you cannot see.
Clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. Be extremely careful when cutting tall
hedges, check the other side of the hedge before starting work.
The gearbox becomes hot during operation. To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch
the gear housing.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a break in good time to avoid tiredness or exhaustion.
MAINTENANCE
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free operation.
The purpose of the maintenance and adjustment schedule is to keep the machine in
the best operating condition.
Turn off the engine and remove the spark plug cap before performing any maintenance. If
the engine must be run, make sure the area is well ventilated. The exhaust contains
poisonous carbon monoxide gas
Use only genuine Lawn Star (Pty) Ltd. replacement parts when servicing or
repairing the unit. These parts are available from your supplying dealer or service
agent.
