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General safety instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The machine is only designed for cutting the edges of
lawns.
• The only accessories to be used with the engine unit
as a drive source are the cutting units we recommend
in the chapter “Technical data”.
• The operator is responsible for accidents and the risk
people and property are exposed to.
• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have
consumed alcohol, or if you are taking medicines that
can affect your sight, your judgement or the control of
your body.
• Do not operate when it's dark.
• Use personal protective equipment. See the section
“Personal protective equipment”.
• Never use a machine that has been modifi ed so that it
no longer corresponds with the original design.
• Never use a machine that is faulty. Follow the mainte-
nance, control and service instructions in this Opera-
torʼs Manual. Some maintenance and service actions
should be carried out by trained and qualifi ed special-
ists. See the chapter “Maintenance”.
• All covers and guards must be fi tted before starting
the machine. Check that the spark plug cap and HT
lead are not damaged, otherwise you could get an elec-
tric shock.
Safety instructions before starting work
• Inspect the working area. Remove any objects, such as
stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string, etc. that can be
thrown or can wrap around the blade or blade guard.
• Keep others at a safe distance. Children, animals, onlookers
and helpers should stand outside of the safety zone of 15 m
(50 feet). Stop the machine immediately if any one should ap-
proach.
• Check the entire machine before starting work. Replace dam-
aged parts. Check for fuel leakage and that all safety guards
and covers are complete and fastened securely. Check all
nuts and bolts
• Check the blade for cracks or
any other damage.
• Ensure the blade guard is
mounted and not damaged.
• Check that the blade and blade guard are correctly secured.
• When adjusting the carburettor make sure the blade is held
against the ground and that no one is in the immediate vicinity.
• Make sure the blade does not rotate when idling.
• 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 specifi cation.
• Only use the machine for the purpose it was intended for.
Personal protection
• Always wear boots and other
equipment described in the
section “Personal protective
equipment”.
• Always wear working clothes
and heavy-duty long trousers.
• Never wear loose sitting
clothes or jewellery.
• Persons with long hair
should, for personal safety,
put their hair up.
Safety instructions regarding the surround-
ings
• Never allow children to use the machine.
• Ensure no one comes closer than 15 metres when working.
• Never allow anyone else to use the machine without fi rst ensur-
ing that they have understood the contents of the Operatorʼs
Manual.
WARNING!
Faulty cutting equipment increases the risk
of accidents.
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