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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General safety precautions
• Never allow children to use the machine.
• Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 m while you are
working.
• Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first
ensuring that they have understood the contents of the
operator’s manual.
Safety instructions before starting work
• Inspect the working area. Remove all loose objects, such
as stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string, etc. that
could be thrown out or become wrapped around the cutter
or cutter guard.
• Keep unauthorised persons at a distance. Children,
animals, onlookers and helpers should be kept outside the
safety zone of 15 m. Stop the machine immediately if
anyone approaches.
• Check the entire machine before starting. Replace
damaged parts. Check that there are no fuel leaks and
that all guards and covers are complete and fastened
securely. Check all nuts and screws.
• Check that the tines are undamaged and show no signs of
cracking or other damage. Replace the tines if necessary.
• Make sure the cutter guard is fitted and not damaged.
• Check that the tines and tine guard are secured correctly.
• When adjusting the carburettor, make sure that the tines
are held against the ground and that no one else is in the
vicinity.
• Check that the blades do not move when the engine is
idling.
• Make sure the handle and safety features are in order.
Never use a machine that has any parts missing or has
been modified in relation to the specification.
• Only use the machine for the purpose it was intended for.
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WARNING! Always stop the engine before
doing any work on the cutting attachment.
This continues to rotate even after the
throttle has been released. Ensure that the
cutting attachment has stopped completely
and disconnect the HT lead from the spark
plug before you start to work on it.
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WARNING! Never use a machine with faulty
safety equipment. The machine’s safety
equipment must be checked and maintained
as described in this section. If your machine
fails any of these checks contact your
service agent to get it repaired.
IMPORTANT!
Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk
alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your
vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading Personal protective equipment.
Never use a machine that has been modified in any way
from its original specification.
Never use the machine in extreme weather conditions such
as severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates.
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,
maintenance and service instructions described in this
manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be
carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See
instructions under the heading Maintenance.
All covers and guards must be fitted before starting. Ensure
that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are undamaged to
avoid the risk of electric shock.
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WARNING! Faulty blades can increase the
risk of accidents.