Bosch BPTHT230B Instruction Manual page 5

immediately if fuel has been spilled on it (danger hazard),
- Inspect the fuel cap at regular interval!s making sure that it stays
securely fastened.
- Carefully tighten the locking screw of the fuel tank. Move at lease
10 ft (3 meters) away from the refueling point before starting engine
- Never refuel in closed rooms. Fuel vapors accumulate at ground
level (risk of explosions).
- Only transport and store fuel in approved containers. Make sure
stored fuel is not accessible to children.
- When mixing gasoline with two-stroke er, engine oil, use only gasoline
,which contains no ethanol or methanol (types of alcohol)
This will help to prevent damage to fuel lines and other engine parts
- Make sure the unit is properly assembled and in good operating
Condition
Method of operation
- Use the Hedge Trimmer only in good light and visibility. During cold
Seasons beware of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (risk of
slipping).
Always ensure a safe footing.
- Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing
and
balance at all times.
- Keep both feet on the ground.
- Never stand on a ladder and the Hedge Trimmer.
- Never climb up into trees to perform cutting operation with the Hedge
Trimmer.
-DANGER-CUT HAZARD-KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.
Don't feed twigs or other material to be cut into the blade with your hands
or reach over the moving blade to pick up clippings. Never grasp the exposed
cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the tool. CAUTION-
Blade may coast after its turned off.
- KEEP HANDS AND ALL PARTS OF BODY AWAY from blade. The edges
are sharp and can cause injury even when the tool is "OFF".
- BEFORE TRIMMING, inspect areas for wires, cords,glass or other foreign
objects which could come in contact with the blade.
- Keep both hands on the handles when operating a Hedge Trimmer. Never grasp
exposed cutting blades or Hedge Trimmer.
- Make sure engine is stopped and blades have stopped moving before clearing
jammed material.
- Be aware of any and all electric lines and electric fences. Check all areas for
electrical lines before cutting.
- To reduce the risk of stumbling and loss of control, do not walk backward
while operating the machine.
Maintenance instructions
- Always stop the engine before cleaning or servicing the unit replacing
parts.
-MAINTAIN
TOOL WITH
for
best and safest performance . Follow instructions for lubricating and
proper
maintenance.
- Be kind to the environment. Operate the Hedge Trimmer with as
little noise and pollution as possible. In particular check the correct
adjustment of the carburetor.
- Clean the Hedge Trimmer at regular intervals and check that all screws
CARE. Keep cutting edges sharp and clean
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