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in an area at least 3 metres from where you refilled the fuel tank;
• make sure your clothing does not come into contact with the fuel, on the contrary, change
your clothes before starting the engine.
3) Replace faulty or damaged silencers.
4) Before using the machine, carry out an accurate inspection of the machines efficiency and
in particular:
• the throttle trigger must move freely, it must not need forcing and should return automatically
and rapidly back to the neutral position;
• the engine stop switch must easily move from one position to the other;
• the electric cables and in particular the spark plug cable must be in perfect condition to
avoid the generation of any sparks, and the cap must be correctly fitted on the spark plug;
• the machine handgrips and protection devices must be clean and dry and well fastened to
the machine;
• the guards must never be damaged;
• the rotor must never be damaged;
• the bag must never be damaged.
5) Thoroughly inspect the whole work area and use a rake or yard brush to manually loosen
de-bris and remove anything that could be projected by the machine (when used as a blower)
or block the vacuum tube (when used as vacuum collec-tor) or be a hazardous source (stones,
branches, iron wire, bones etc.).
C) DURING USE
1) Rotating parts can cause serious injury, avoid contacting the rotating parts when it still rotate.
2) Don't operate the machine near open windows.
3) Operating the machine with a stable speed and griping the handle firmly with suitable force can
decrease the vibration level. Low engine speed mean low-noise level, so operate the ma-chine at
the lowest engine speed necessary to accomplish the task. During a working day, you shall take
frequent and adequate breaks to prevent damage from vibration and damage to the ears.
4) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can develop.
5) Work only in daylight or with good artificial light in good visibility conditions.
6) When working in dry dusty soil conditions, it is recommended to moisten the surface slightly.
7) Try not to cause any disturbance. Use this machine at reasonable times of the day only (not
early morning or late evening when the noise could cause disturbance).
8) Do not mount equipment or accessories on the machine not foreseen or approved by the
manufacturer.
9) Never use the machine:
Without mounting all the accessories foreseen for each use (as blower or vacuum collector);
When people, especially children or pets are nearby;
In confined spaces, in the presence of fumes, in an explosive environment or close to inflamma-
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