• Always move the product away from the refueling
area and source before starting. Place the product
on a flat surface.
• The product may only be started in its complete
design. If the product is started without all the guards
fitted there is a risk of personal injuries.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Always use approved personal protective equipment
when you use the product. Personal protective
equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it
decreases the degree of injury if an accident does
occur. Let your dealer help you select the right
equipment.
• Use approved hearing protection.
• Use approved eye protection. If you use a visor, you
must also use approved protective goggles.
Approved protective goggles must agree with the
ANSI Z87.1 standard in the USA or EN 166 in EU
countries.
• Use gloves when it is necessary, for example, when
you examine or clean the product.
• Use protective boots, or shoes, with non-slip soles.
• Use clothing made of a strong fabric. Always use
heavy, long pants and long sleeves. Do not use
loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches.
Do not wear jewelry, short pants, open shoes or go
with bare feet. Put your hair up safely above your
shoulders.
• Use breathing protection when there is a risk of dust.
• Keep first aid equipment close at hand.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
In this section the product’s safety features, its purpose
and how checks and maintenance should be carried out
to ensure that it operates correctly. See instructions
Product overview on page 2
to find
where these parts are located on your product.
The life span of the product can be reduced and the risk
of accidents can increase if product maintenance is not
carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not
carried out professionally. If you need further information
please contact your nearest servicing dealer.
WARNING: Never use a product with
defective safety components. The product's
safety equipment must be inspected and
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