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fumes have completely evaporated.
- For safety reasons, the petrol tank and other
tank closures must be replaced if they are
damaged.
4. Replace defective mufflers.
5. Before using the scythe, visually inspect it to
ensure that the blade, mounting bolts and the
entire cutting apparatus are in good working
order (i.e. not worn out or damaged). To prevent
any imbalance, replace worn out or damaged
blades and mounting bolts as a set only (if
applicable).
1. Handling
1.
Wear close fitting, tough work clothing
that
will provide protection, such as long slacks or
trousers, safety work shoes, heavy duty work
gloves, hard hat, a safety face shield, or safety
glasses for eye protection and a good grade of
ear plugs or other sound barriers for hearing
protection.
2.
Store in a safe place.
Open fuel cap slowly to
release any pressure which may have formed in
fuel tank. To prevent a fire hazard, move at
least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling area before
starting.
3.
Turn unit off
before setting it down.
4.
Always hold unit firmly with both hands,
the
thumb and fingers encircling the handles.
5.
Keep all screws and fasteners tight.
Never
operate your equipment when it is improperly
adjusted or not completely and securely
assembled.
6.
Keep handles dry,
clean and free of fuel
mixture.
7.
Keep stringhead as close to ground as
practical.
Avoid hitting small objects with
stringhead. When cutting on a slope, stand
below stringhead. NEVER cut or trim on a hill or
slope, etc. if there is the slightest chance of
slipping, sliding or losing firm footing.
8.
Check area you will be trimming for debris
that may be struck or thrown during operation.
9.
Keep all parts of your body and clothing
away from stringhead
when starting or running
engine. Before starting engine, make sure
stringhead will not come in contact with any
obstacle.
10.
Stop engine
before examining cutting line.
11.
Store equipment away from possible
flammable materials,
such as gas-powered
water heaters, clothes dryers, or oil-fired
furnaces, portable heaters, etc.
12.
Always keep
the debris shield, stringhead, and
engine free of debris build-up.
13.
Operation of equipment
should always be
restricted to mature and properly instructed
individuals.
SAFETY WHEN HANDLING THE BLADE
1. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS and instructions for
using the machine and for installing the blade.
2.
The blade may suddenly jump away out of
control if it comes up against objects which it
cannot cut through. This may result in the
amputation of arms or legs.
Keep onlookers
and animals at least 15 m away from where you
are working. If the machine strikes a foreign
body, stop the engine immediately and bring the
blade to a standstill. Check the blade for signs of
damage.
Always
replace the blade if it is bent or
torn.
3. THE BLADE WILL THROW UP OBJECTS AT
HIGH SPEED: This may cause blinding or
injuries. Always wear eye, face and leg
protection. Remove all objects from the working
area before using the blade. Keep other people
and animals at least 15 m away from the
machine in all directions.
4.
Check your machine and other equipment
carefully for signs of damage.
Do not use the
machine unless all the blade mountings have
been installed correctly.
5. THE BLADE WILL SLOW DOWN AND STOP IF
YOU RELEASE THE THROTTLE VALVE (gas
lever). While it is slowing down, the blade can still
cut you or onlookers. Before you carry out any
work on the blade, switch off the engine and
make sure that the blade has stopped.
6. DANGER ZONE WITH A DIAMETER OF 15
METERS. Onlookers may suffer blindness or
injuries. Keep onlookers and animals at least 15
m away from where you are working.
WHAT NOT TO DO
1.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER FUEL than that
recommended in your manual. Always follow
instructions in the Fuel and Lubrication section of
this manual. Never use gasoline unless it is
properly mixed with 2-cycle engine lubricant.
Permanent damage to engine will result, voiding
manufacturer’s warranty.
2.
DO NOT SMOKE while refueling or operating
equipment.
3.
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT A
MUFFLER and properly installed muffler shield.
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