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6. Keep people and animals away from working area
(minimum distance 15 meters).
If somebody should approach you, turn the engine off and
stop the blade (see section STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE), as during operation the blade or the nylon
string head might project grass, grit or other debris. The
blade is sharp. Be careful even if handling it when the
engine is off. Wear heavy-duty gloves. Turn the engine
off and wait for rotating parts to stop completely before
working on the machine or before touching the blade or
the string head.
DO NOT USE THE BRUSH CUTTER AT ALL, IF THE
SPECIFIED SAFETY GUARD IS NOT FIRMLY
ATTACHED (see sections SAFETY USAGE and
BLADES AND NYLON STRING HEAD ASSEMBLY).
Pay careful attention to any recommendations, as you
might put your life or somebody else’s in danger as a
result of:
a) possible contact with cutting or rotating parts,
b) possibility of projection of various objects
WARNING:
Do not start engine if it is not attached to
the shaft, as the clutch might disintegrate.
[3] SAFETY USAGE
This product must be held to the right of the operator’s body.
This will exhaust fumes are directed away from the operator
and will not be obstructed by the operator’s clothing. If you
have not used a brush cutter before, spend some time in
becoming familiar with the controls and method of usage
before operation. Check the machine carefully before using
it. Make sure that there are no loosened screws, damaged
parts or fuel leakages. Replace damaged or excessively worn
accessories (blades, string heads, GUARDS).
Ensure all maintenance and repair work are carried out by an
authorized service center. Check the condition of the
antivibration components on a regular basis.
N.B.
In order to maintain performance and safety, be sure to
use original spare parts and accessories. Avoid using the
brush cutter over excessively long periods of time.
Excessive amounts of vibration can be harmful.
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1. Remove from the work area grit debris ropes, metal parts
or any other object which might get entangled along the
rotating parts or be dangerously projected. Before starting
to work, fir the harness correctly. Adjust harness with the
buckle so that the brush cutter is well blanced on your
right side and the blade or string head is parallel to the
ground.
Ensure the pole barrier is correctly assembled (on units
supplied with one).
