Hyundai HCOMBI31 Original Instructions Manual page 4

non-recommended accessories (e.g. metal multi-piece pivoting chains and flail blades) may
result an accident. Ask your dealer for advice.
 Keep firm footing and balance during operation. Always use the harness provided.
 Have a correct working posture; stay stand, do not lean. The working positions should be
changed regularly.
 Always inspect the machine before and after operation. If the tool is damaged or faulty, stop
using the tool and bring it to an authorized service for inspection and repair.
 Be concentrated when using the tool. Look at what you do, make sense and do not use the
tool when you are tired.
 Remove the blade guard before using the tool.
 A damaged part must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center,
unless otherwise specified in this instruction manual.
 Do not use the tool if the switch is not working (if it cannot be turned ON or OFF).
 Immediately stop the tool in the event of a malfunction of the motor or in case of unusual
noise.
 Do not use the tool if the starter is damaged.
 Avoid any contact with the cutting attachment during operation; they can cause severe cuts.
 When not in use, the machine must be stored in a dry, locked place out of the reach of
children.
 Before using the tool and after any impact, please check for signs of wear or if it is not
damaged. If repairs are required, they should be done by a qualified service.
 Always switch off the machine:
- Every time you leave it unattended;
- Before inspection and maintenance
- After hitting a foreign object;
- When abnormal vibration occurs;
- During the replacement of parts.
 Do not use the product on a slippery surface.
 Do not use the product on steep, slippery slopes.
 When planning your work schedule, allow enough time for rest. Limit continuous use of the
tool. For example, do 30 ~ 40 minute sessions interspersed with a 10 ~ 20-minutes break.
Work a maximum of two hours a day.
 If the machine has struck foreign objects, check if the tool is damaged and bring it to repair if
necessary.
 Keep handles dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Oily, greasy grips are slippery and cause
loss of control.
 Be careful when using the machine during stormy weather. Do not use the machine during
lightning and thunderstorms.
 Warning - When operating the tool, be careful of the emission of exhaust gases, avoid to be
exposed to these and wear protective equipment.
 For machines with a clutch, check regularly that the cutting attachment stops turning when
the engine idles.
 Check the tool before and after use. Check for loose fasteners, fuel leaks and damaged parts,
such as cracks in the cutting attachment. If the tool is damaged, if parts are missed or meet
some dysfunctions, do not use the tool and bring it to a service agent for inspection and
reparation.
 Check the tool after dropping or other impacts to identify any significant defects; if any
defects are observed, stop to use the tool and bring it to a service agent for inspection and
reparation.
 Do not store in a closed area where fuel vapors can reach an open flame from hot water
heaters, furnaces, etc. Store in a locked, well-ventilated area only.
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