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Safety instructions
Before putting your new brushcutter into operation for the first
time, please read the following safety instructions.
Explanation of symbols
You will notice the following symbols on the brushcutter and in
the Owner’s and Safety Manual:
Read the instruction manual and follow all war-
nings and safety instructions!
Particular care and caution!
CAUTION!
Kickback (blade thrust
)
DANGER!
Very sharp cutting tool
!
DANGER!
Beware of thrown objects
!
No smoking!
No open flame!
Wear protective gloves!
Wear safety shoes!
Wear protective helmet, face, eye, and hearing
protection!
Forbidden!
NOTE!
Minimum risk. Situations that should be taken
into account when using this machine.
The distance between the machine and bystanders
shall be at least 15 meters!
max.
10.000 1/min
max.
9.000 1/min
Maximum tool rpm
Regular gasoline
Engine oil
Choke closed
Choke open
Primer pump
Direction of blade rotation
Start engine
Stop engine
ON/OFF
First aid
Recycling
Sign CE
General safety precautions
To ensure correct operation, the user has to read
this instruction manual to make himself familiar
with the handling of the brushcutter. Insufficiently
informed users will risk danger to themselves as
well as others due to improper handling.
It is recommended only to lend the brushcutter
to people who have experience with brushcut-
ters. When lending the brushcutter to someone
else, give him this Instruction Manual as well.
First-time users should ask their dealer for basic
instructions, or contact a forestry school in order
to familiarize themselves with the basic handling
of gasoline-powered brushcutting.
Children and persons under 18 years must not
be allowed to operate the brushcutter with me-
tal cutting tools
(4-tooth star blade)
.
Exceptions may be made for persons over 16
for training purposes under the supervision of
a qualified trainer.
Perform all work calmly and carefully.
The user must accept liability for others.
Never use the brushcutter after consumption of
alcohol, drugs or medication
.
