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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General
safety instructions
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
• The only accessories
to be used with the engine
unit as a drive source are the cutting
units we
recommend
in the chapter
"Technical
data"
• Never use the machine
if you are tired, if you
have consumed
alcohol,
or if you are taking
medicines
that can affect your sight, your
judgement
or the control of your body.
• Use personal
protective
equipment.
See the
section
"Personal
protective
equipment':
• Never use a machine
that has been modified
so
that it no longer corresponds
with the original
design.
• Never use a machine
that is faulty. Follow the
maintenance,
control
and service
instructions
in
this Operator's
Manual. Some maintenance
and
service actions
should he carried out by trained
and qualified
specialists.
See the chapter
"Maintenance".
• All covers
and guards
must be fitted before
starting the machine.
Check that the spark plug
cap and HT lead are not damaged,
otherwise
you
could get an electric
shock.
• The machine
operator
shall ensure, while
working,
that no persons
or animals come closer
than 15 metres
(50 feet).When
several operators
are working
in the same area the safety distance
should be at least double tree length, however,
at
least 15 metres (50 feet).
Start
• Never start the machine
indoors.
Bern in mind
the dangers
of inhaling
the engine's
exhanst
fumes.
Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no
risk of people or animals coming into contact with tile
blown air.
• Place the machine on the ground, ensure the cutting
equipment runs flee of twigs and stones. Push the machine
body towards the ground using your Ieft hand. (NOTE! Not
with yore foot). Grip ctle starte_ handle with your right hand
and pulI the startercord.
Fuel safety
• Always use a fuel container
with an anti-spill valve.
• Never fill the machine
while the engine is
running. Always stop the
engine and let it cool for a
few minutes before
refLwlling.
• Provide
good ventilation
when filling or mixing fllel
(petrol and 2-stroke
oil).
• Move the machine at least
3 m from the filling
position before starting,
• Never start the machine:
a) If you have spilt fuel on it.
Wipe up all spillage.
b)Ifyou
have spilt fuel on
yourself or your clothes.
Change your clothes.
c) If there is a fuel leak.
Make regular checks for
leakage from the filel cap
and the fuel supply pipes.
Min. 3 m
(10 ft)
Transport
and storage
Store and transport the machine and fiwl so that any leakage
or fumes do not risk coming into contact with sparks or
naked flames. For example, dectric machines, electric
motors, electrical switches/power switches, heaters or the
llke.
When storing and transporting fuel approved containers
intended for this purpose must be used.
When storing
the machine
for long periods
die luel tank
must be emptied.
@ontact
your local petrol
station
to find
out how to dispose
of'excess
fimI.
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WARNING!
Exercise great care when handling fuel.
Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosions and
inhaling fumes.
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