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2• YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS
• Always follow these instructions when using your weed-brush.
• The machine is solely intended for the removal of weed growth
on paved, concrete and/or tarmac surfaces outdoors. Any other
or additional form of use is considered non-compliant with the
intended use. For example, the machine must not be used to
sweep animal feed. Twisted knot brushes can come loose and be
consumed by animals, causing harm to them. The manufacturer/
supplier shall not be held liable for any damage or loss suffered
as a result. The risk is borne solely by the user. Intended use also
includes complying with the operating instructions and adhering
to the inspection and maintenance conditions.
The machine may only be operated with twisted knot brushes that
have been approved by the manufacture
• Children under the age of 16 years, and people not familiar with the
weed-brush must not be allowed to use the machine.
• Never let a person who has not read the instruction booklet take
charge of the weed-brush.
WARNING:
•
Prolonged exposure to noise can be dangerous to
health. The symptoms are progressive: tinnitus, temporary hearing
loss, then progressive deafness. Use personal protection against
noise. Limit the intensity and duration of exposure. Avoid mowing
close to other sources of sound. Allow for rest periods.
WARNING:
•
Excessive exposure to vibration can affect the cir-
culation or the nervous system. The symptoms appear mainly in the
fingers, the hands or the wrists. These symptoms may include loss
of sensation, pain, muscle weakness, change in colour of the skin,
disagreeable tingling... Consult a doctor in case of appearance of
symptoms that may be triggered by vibrations.
• This weed-brush is not intended to be used by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities, or by
people lacking experience or knowledge, unless they are under su-
pervision or have received instruction beforehand as to how to use
the machine from a person responsible for their safety. Keep children
away from the weed-brush.
• Never drive your weed-brush too close to embankments or ditches,
on soft ground, or where there is a risk of overturning.
• Never operate the machine when feeling tired or unwell, or after
consuming alcohol or taking medicine.
• The user is responsible for ensuring the safety of others within the
area where the weed-brush is being used. Whilst working, take care
to avoid injury to others caused by flying stones and other objects.
Keep all third parties at a minimum distance of 10 m.
• Keep a safe distance from people and animals when the engine is
running. Do not start the machine if there are any around you.
• Never remove warning labels or safety instructions.
• The weed-brush must have its safety flaps. Frequently check that the
safety flaps show no signs of wear or deterioration. Never use the
weed-brush if the protection is defective.
• Never put your hand, nor foot under the protectors.
• Keep your hands and your legs clear of rotating or moving parts.
• Protect the face and the eyes when working under trees.
• Before replacing the brushes or modifying the work height (optional
swivel wheel), stop the engine or disengage the brush and await its
immobilisation.
• Avoid obstacles which could damage the brush.
• After striking a foreign object or if the machine starts to vibrate ab-
normally stop the motor, disconnect the spark plug cover and inspect
the weed-brush for any damage. Have any repairs made before res-
tarting and using the weed-brush.
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• Operate the weed-brush only in broad daylight or with good arti-
ficial lighting.
• Do not weed during thunderstorms.
• Respect the minimum safety distance given by the handlebars. When
using the weed-brush on slopes, it is necessary to be particularly
careful and to exercise a great deal of caution when changing direc-
tion. Never mow up or down the slope, always mow across.
• Never run, but move forward slowly, taking care with your steps,
particularly on a slope.
• Be very careful if you reverse the weed-brush or pull it back towards
yourself.
• Do not change the motor speed regulation settings.
WARNING :
•
NEVER ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RUN IN
CONFINED AREAS. EXHAUST GASES CONTAIN CARBON
MONOXIDE, WHICH IS ODOURLESS AND CAN KILL.
• Never leave the engine running unsupervised.
• Stop the engine for any maintenance on the weed-brush.
• The safety lever never has to be locked in working position.
• If the weed-brush has to be lifted or transported, stop the engine and
remove the spark plug cap.
• Should you displace the weed-brush outside the work zone, stop the
engine or disengage the brush.
• Be sure also to comply with any legal requirements relating to the use
of machines with thermal engines.
• These precautions are indispensable for your safety. The recommen-
dations given are not exhaustive however. Use your weed-brush ju-
diciously at all times.
• By loading and unloading of the machine it is recommended to use
ramps or to ask help for the loading operation.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Always maintain the machine and accessories in perfect working
condition.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for greater safety.
• Cleaning or servicing the weed-brush should not be started before
having stopped the engine and disconnected the spark plug.
• Always use petrol that you have bought recently. Old petrol leave gum
deposits in the carburettor, causes leaks and makes starting the engine
difficult. Only buy the amount of fuel you need for one month's use
and keep it in a clean jerrican set aside for this purpose.
WARNING:
•
fuel is highly flammable.
• NEVER STORE, POUR OR USE PETROL NEAR A NAKED
FLAME or near devices such as stoves, water-heaters with pilot
lights or any other device liable to produce sparks.
• Always fill in the fuel tank outside a building in an open space and do
not smoke during this operation.
• Add fuel before starting the engine.
• Never remove the fuel cap whilst the engine is running or hot.
Allow the engine to cool for few minutes before filling.
• Ensure that the fuel tank and fuel can caps are replaced correctly.
•
Do not attempt to start the engine when any petrol has been spilt,
when you can smell petrol or when other explosive conditions are
present. Remove the weed-brush from the spillage area and avoid
causing any source of ignition until the petrol vapour's have dis-
persed.
• Do not carry the weed-brush with petrol in the tank or with the feed
tap open.
• Do not modify the regulator springs, rods or other parts to increase
the engine speed. Operate the engine at the recommended speed.
• Do not check the spark by removing the spark plug. Use an approved
checking system.
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