Flymo HVT40 Instruction Manual page 5

Use
1. Do not operate the engine in a confined
space where exhaust fumes (carbon
monoxide) can collect.
2. Use the trimmer only in daylight or good
artificial light.
3. Avoid operating your trimmer in wet grass,
where feasible.
4. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your
footing.
5. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing
and wear non-slip footwear.
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
7. Trimming on banks and slopes can be
dangerous. and you should use extreme
caution if using the trimmer in this manner.
When operating the trimmer on banks or
steep slopes it is important that the feet of
the operator remain firmly on level ground.
8. Do not walk backwards when trimming, you
could trip. Walk, never run.
9. Never cut grass by pulling the trimmer
towards you.
10. Stop the engine before pushing the trimmer
across surfaces other than grass and when
transporting the trimmer to and from the
area to be mowed.
11. Do not overspeed the engine or alter
governor settings. Excessive speed is
dangerous and shortens trimmer life.
12. Always start the trimmer carefully with feet
well away from the cutting lines.
13. Do not tilt the trimmer when starting the
engine, except if the trimmer has to be tilted
for starting. In this case, do not tilt more
than absolutely necessary and lift only the
part which is away from the operator.
Always ensure that both hands are in the
operating position before returning the
appliance to the ground.
14. Never pick up or carry a trimmer while the
engine is running
15. Spark plug lead may be hot - handle with
care.
16. Do not attempt any maintenance on your
trimmer when the engine is hot.
17. Cutting disc continues to rotate after the
machine is switched off. Wait until all
machine components have completely
stopped before touching them.
18. Switch off the engine, wait
until the cutting disc has
stopped, disconnect the
spark plug lead and wait
until the engine has
cooled:-
- before leaving the trimmer unattended
for any period;
- before refuelling
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working
on the trimmer;
- if you hit an object. Do not use your
trimmer until you are sure that the
entire trimmer is in a safe operating
condition;
- if the trimmer starts to vibrate
abnormally. Check immediately.
Excessive vibration can cause injury.
19. If the engine is provided with a shut-off
valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of
trimming.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be
sure the trimmer is in safe working
condition.
2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3. Only use the replacement cutting disc,
cutting line, disc bolt, spacer and impeller
specified for this product.
4. Never store the trimmer with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes can reach an
open flame or spark.
5. Allow the engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure.
6. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine,
muffler and fuel storage area free of grass,
leaves or excessive grease.
7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this
should be done outdoors.
8. Be careful during adjustment of the
machine to prevent entrapment of the
fingers between moving parts and fixed
parts of the machine.
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