Dolmar LT-245.4 Original Instruction Manual page 5

Method of operation
– Only use in good light and visibility. During the winter season beware of
slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (risk of slipping). Always ensure a safe
footing.
– Never cut above waist height.
– Never stand on a ladder.
– Never climb up into trees to perform cutting operation.
– Never work on unstable surfaces.
– Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found within the working range.
– Before commencing cutting, the cutting attachment must have reached full
working speed.
– Swing the Petrol String Trimmer evenly.
Cutting attachments
– Never use metal blades. Otherwise blade contact may cause serious injury.
Maintenance instructions
– The condition of the equipment, in particular of the cutting attachment of the
protective devices must be checked before commencing work.
– Turn off the engine and remove spark plug connector when replacing cutting
attachments, and also when cleaning the cutter or cutting attachment.
– Pay attention to the environment. Avoid unnecessary throttle operation for
less pollution and noise emissions. Adjust the carburetor correctly.
– Clean the equipment at regular intervals and check that all screws and nuts
are well tightened.
– Never service or store the equipment in the vicinity of naked flames.
– Always store the equipment in locked rooms and with an emptied fuel tank.
Observe the relevant accident prevention instructions issued by the relevant trade associations and by the insurance companies.
Do not perform any modifications to the equipment as this will endanger your safety.
The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is limited to those activities as described in the instruction manual. All other work is
to be done by an Authorized Service Agent. Use only genuine spare parts and accessories released and supplied by DOLMAR.
Use of non-approved accessories and tools means increased risk of accidents.
DOLMAR will not accept any liability for accidents or damage caused by the use of non-approved cutting attachments and fixing devices of
cutting attachments, or accessories.
First Aid
In case of accident make sure that a first-aid box is available in the vicinity of
the cutting operations. Immediately replace any item taken from the first aid box.
When asking for help, please give the following
information:
– Place of accident
– What happened
– Number of injured persons
– Kind of injuries
– Your name
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