HEDGE TRIMMER USER MANUAL
B3.2 - Wear a safety helmet in areas
where objects are likely to fall.
B4 - Wear sturdy shoes with non-slip
soles.
B5 - Wear sturdy gloves.
B6 – HEDGETRIMMER users must
be in good physical condition. DO
NOT USE the machine if you feel
tired, ill or are under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
B7 - CAUTION! Exhaust fumes are
toxic and asphyxiating. If inhaled,
these fumes may even be lethal. Do
not start the engine in closed or poorly
ventilate environments.
B8 - Prolonged use of the machine
may hinder blood circulation to the
hands (Raynaud's phenomenon) due
to vibrations.
The following factors may pose a risk
to the operator's health:
- Operator is predisposed to poor
blood circulation in the hands.
- The machine is used in cold weather
(warm gloves are strongly recom-
mended).
- The machine is used non-stop for
long periods (we suggest using it at
intervals).
- If you feel a tingling sensation or
numb in any way, please seek medi-
cal attention.
B8.1 - Always hold the machine with
both hands.
Stand in a safe and steady position
on both legs. Stay balanced. Do not
use on unstable ladders. To cut tall
hedges, a stable scaffold is recom-
mended.
B9 - CAUTION! Petrol and
its vapours are highly flammable.
BURNING AND FIRE HAZARDS.
B9.1 - Stop the engine before refuel-
ling.
B9.2 - Do not smoke while refuel-
ling.
B9.3 - Wipe off any fuel that may have
spilled. Start up the engine away from
the place where it was refuelled.
B9.4 - Make sure the tank cap is
tightened properly.
Beware of any leaks.
B10 – SAFETY DEVICES
B10.1 – the THROTTLE LEVER
LOCK (see fig.1 part. 11) prevents
the accidental use of the throttle
control lever.
B10.2 – the ENGINE CUT-OFF
SWITCH (ON/OFF) stops the engine
(fig. 1 part. 10).
DANGER! Caution! The cutting blade
continues to spin for a while even
after the power switch has been shut
"OFF".
3. DESCRIPTIONS OF MACHINE
PARTS
Fig. 1 LEGEND
1)
Starter grip
2)
Starter
3)
Chock lever
4)
Spark plug cap
5)
Fuel cap
6)
Front handle with guard
7)
Combustion engine
8)
Fuel tank
9)
Rear handle with adjustable controls
10)
Engine cut-off switch ON/OFF.
11)
Throttle trigger lock out
12)
Throttle control lever
13)
Cutting blades
14)
Cutting blade sleeve
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