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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
S Check that the trimmer head and guard
are correctly secured.
S When adjusting the carburetor, make sure
the lower end is supported and that no one
is in the imm ediate vicinity.
S Make sure the cutting head does not rotate
when idling.
S Make sure the handle and safety features
are in order. Never use a machine that has
parts missing or has been changed in
relation to the specification.
S Only use the machine for the purpose for
which i t was intended.
Starting
S Ensure that all of the engine cove rs and
housings are properly fitted before the unit
is started.
S Never start or attempt to run the unit with
the clutch, clutch drum, clutch cover, or
driveshaft removed.
S Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust
fumes can be dangerous if inhaled.
S Observe your surroundings and make sure
that there is no risk of people or animals
co ming into contact wi th the cutting equip-
ment.
S See the “Starting and Stopping” section for
co mplete instructions.
Fuel safety
S Always use a fuel container with an anti--
sp ill valve.
S Never refuel the machine while the engine
is running.
S Always stop the engine and let it cool for a
few minutes before refueling.
S Make sure there i s plenty of ventilation
when refueling or mixing fuel (gasoline and
2--stroke oil).
S Move the machine at least 10 feet (3 me-
ters) from the refueling point before start-
ing it.
S Ne
v
er start the machine:
S If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe of f
the spillage and allow remaining fuel to
evaporate.
S If you have spilled fuel on yourself or
your clothes, change your clothes. Was
h
any part of your body that has come in
contact with fuel. Use soap and water.
WARNING: When the engine is
startedwiththechokeineitherthe
choke or start throttle positions the
cutting attachment will start to
rotate immediately.
Min. 10 ft.
(3 m)
S If the machine is leaking fuel. Check
regularly for leaks from the fuel cap
and fuel lines.
S Avoid all skin contact with fuel. Fuel is
a skin irritant and m ay even cause
skin changes.
Transporting and storage
S Store and transport the machine and fuel
so th at there i s no risk of any leakage o r
fumes coming into contact with sparks or
nake d flames, for example, from electri-
cal machinery, electric motors, electrical
relays/switches or boilers.
S When storing and transporting fuel al-
ways use appro ved containers intended
for this purpose.
S When storing the machine for long peri-
ods the fuel tank must be emptied. Con-
tact your local gas station to find out
where to dispose of e xce ss fuel.
S Ensure the machine is cleaned and that
a complete service is carried out before
long--term storage.
General working instructions
IMPORTANT!
This section describes th e basic safety pre-
cautions for worki ng with trimmers. If you
encounter a situation where you are uncer-
tain how to proceed you should ask an ex-
pert. Contact your servicing dealer.
Avoid all usage which you co nsider to be
beyond your capability .
Yo u must understand the difference between
forestry clearing, gra ss clearing an d grass
trimming before use.
Basic safety rules
1. Look around you:
S To ensure that people, animals or other
things cannot affect your control of the
machine.
S To ensure that people, animals, e tc.,
do not come into contact with the cut-
ting attachment or loose objects that
are thrown out by the cutting attach-
ment.
WARNING: Take care when han-
dling fuel. Bear in mind the risk of
fire, explosion and inhaling fumes.