General Safety Precautions - McCulloch B33 B Operator's Manual

1. Grass blade
2. Drive shaft assembly
3. Throttle control
4. START/STOP switch
5. Throttle lock-out
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WARNING
! A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be
dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and
can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator
or others. It is extremely important that you read
and understand the contents of this operator's
manual.
! The machine is only designed for trimming grass,
grass clearing and/or forestry clearing.
! The only accessories you can operate with
this engine unit are the cutting attachments we
recommend in the "TECHNICAL DATA" section.
! Never use the machine if you are tired, if you
have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking
medication that could affect your vision, your
judgment or your coordination.
! Never use the machine in extreme weather
conditions such as severe cold, very hot and/or
humid climates.
! Wear personal protective equipment. See
instructions under the heading "Personal
protective equipment".
! Never use a machine that has been modi• ed in
any way from its original speci• cation.
WHAT IS WHAT?
6. Handlebar
7. Harness clamp
8. Air • lter cover
9. Fuel tank cap
10. Fuel tank

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

11. Primer bulb
12. Choke control
13. Cutting attachment guard
14. Cut-off blade
15. Trimmer head
! 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 quali• ed specialists. See instructions under the
"MAINTENANCE" section.
! All covers and guards must be • tted before starting.
Make sure the spark plug cap and lead are not
damaged. Otherwise you could get an electric shock.
! The machine operator must ensure that no people or
animals come closer than 15 meters (50 feet) while
working. When several operators are working in the
same area, the safety distance should be at least 15
meters (50 feet).
! This machine produces an electromagnetic • eld
during operation. Under some circumstances, this
• eld may interfere with active or passive medical
implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury,
we recommend persons with medical implants to
consult their physician and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this machine.
! Using an incorrect cutting attachment or an
incorrectly • led blade can increase the risk of
accidents.
! Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the
machine. As the machine is equipped with a spring-
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