Safety Precautions - Active ST32 Series User Manual

ST32 - ST37

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1
. Read and understand this manual before
operating this unit. Follow all warnings and
safety instructions. Save this manual for
future reference.
2.
Use only genuine replacement parts,
failure to do so may cause poor fit and
possible injury.
3.
Wear appropriate clothing and
safety article such as: boots, heavy duty
trousers,gloves,protective eye wear, ear
protection and protective helmet.
4.
Do not wear loose clothing or unlaced
items.
5.
Keep all by standers, children and pets
at least 15 mt. (50 feet) during brushcutter
use.
6.
Do not operate this brushcutter when
you are tired, ill or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication. Replacement
or if the disk appeared cracked, schegggiati
or damaged in any way.
7.
Do not allow children to use the
brushcutter.
8.
Keep firm footing and balance. Keep
cutting attachment below waist level.
9.
Use the brush cutter only for the tasks
explained in this manual.
10.
Inspect unit before each use, make sure
that the throttle lever works freely, that the
blade is free to move and is not in contact
with any foreign object, fuel leaks.
Replacement the disk when cracked, or
damaged in any way.
11.
Start the brushcutter only in well-
ventilated areas. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
12.
Make sure that the blade guard or
the head and all shields are properly and
securely attached.
13.
Carry the brushcutter with the engine
off and with the protective blade cover on.
14.
Never use for examp!e, wire or
wire-rope which can break off and become
a dangerous projectile.
15.
Never touch the blade or attempt
any maintenance work while the engine
is running. Wear protective gloves when
handling or performing maintenance on the
blade.
16.
When the engine is turned off make sure
the cutting attachment has stopped before
the unit is set down.
17.
Stop engine and allow to cool before
refueling, fill the fuel tank with the engine
off and away from heat sources and do not
smoke while filling the tank or mixing fuel.
18.
Do not remove the fuel tank cap when
the engine is running.
19.
Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move at
least 3 Mt. (10 feet) from fuel in site before
starting engine.
20.
Do not use fueling for cleaning
operations.
21.
Do not check the spark plug near the
cylinder port.
22.
Never work with a damaged muffler.
23.
Clear the area to be cut before each
use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire or string etc.which can be
thrown or become entangled in the cutting
attachment.
24.
Before storing, allow the engine to cool
and empty the fuel tank.
25.
Store the unit so that sharp objects will
not accidentally cause injury, away from heat
sources and off the ground.
26.
Do not start the engine with the
transmission not mounted.
27.
Be sure the cutting attachment is
properly installed and securely fastened.
28.
Replacement or if the disk appeared
cracked or damaged in any way
29.
Wear protective gloves when handling or
performing maintenance on the blade.
30.
With the engine idling, the blade
should not turn. If it does, regulate the idle
adjustment screw.
ENGLISH
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