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545196777 Rev. 2 4/30/09
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
W ARNING: Overexposure to
vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in people
whohaveimpairedcirculation.
Contact your doctor if you experi-
ence symptoms of overexposure to
vibration. Such symptoms include
numbnes s, loss of feeling, tingling,
pricking, pain, loss of strength,
changes in skin color or condition.
These symptoms normal ly appear
in the fingers, hands or wrists. The
risk increases at low temperatures.
In countries that ha
v
e a warm and dry
climate there is a significant risk of fire.
We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark
arrestor mesh. Check whether the muffler
on your machine is fitted with this kind of
mesh.
For mufflers, it is very important that you
follow the instructions on checking, main-
taining, and servicing your machine.
Never use a machine that has a faulty
muffler.
Regularly check that the muffler is securely
attached to the machine.
Muffler
The muffler is designed to reduce the noise
level and to direct the exhaust gases away
from the operator.
CAUTION! Muffler is fitted with a catalytic
convertic designed to reduce harmful ex-
haust gases.
Cutting attachment guard
This guard is intended to prevent loose
objects from being thrown towards the
operator. The guard also protects the
operator from accidental contact with the
cutting attachment.
Check that the guard is undamaged and not
cracked. Replace the guard if it has been
exposed to impact or is cracked.
Always use the recommended guard for the
cutting attachment you are using. S ee the
“Technical data” section.
Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or an
incorrect cutting attachment increases the
level of vibration.
W ARNING: Never use a cutting
attachm ent without an approved
guard. See the section on “T ec hnical
data”. If an incorrect or faulty guard
is fitted this can cause serious
personal injury .
W ARNING: Theinsideofthe
muffler contain chemicals that may
be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with
these elements in the event of a
damaged muffler .
W ARNING: Bear in mind that:
Engine exhaust fumes contain car-
bon monoxide, which can cause
carbon monoxide poisoning. For
this reason you should not start or
run the machine indoors, or any-
where that is poorly ventilated.
The exhaust fumes from the engine
are hot and may contain sparks
which can start a fire. Never start
the machine indoors or near com-
bustible material!
Muffler bolts
WARNING: M ufflers fitted with
catalytic converters get very hot
during use and remain so for some
time after stopping. This also applies
at idle speed. Contact can result in
burns to the skin. Rememb er the risk
of fire!