SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
General safety precautions
IMPORTANT!
• The machine
is only designed for trimming
grass.
• The only accessories
you can operate
with this engine unit are the cutting
at-
tachments
we recommend
in the "Tech-
nical data" section.
• Never use wire,
rope, string, etc.
• Never use the machine
if you are tired, if
you have drunk alcohol,
or if you are tak-
ing medication
that could affect your
vi-
sion, your judgment
or your coordination.
• Never use the machine in extreme weath-
er conditions such as severe cold, very hot
and/or humid climates.
• Never use a machine that has been modi-
fied in any way from its original specifica-
tion.
• Wear personal protective equipment.
See
instructions in the "Personal protective
equipment" section.
• Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry
out the checks, maintenance
and service
instructions described in this manual.
Some maintenance
and service measures
must be carried out by trained and quali-
fied specialists.
See instructions
in the
"Maintenance"
section.
• All covers and guards must be fitted before
starting. Make sure the spark plug cap and
lead are not damaged.
Otherwise you
could get an electric shock.
• The machine
operator must ensure that
no people or animals come closer than
50 feet (15 meters) while working.
• Stay clear of spinning line.
• Secure or remove loose clothing or cloth-
ing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tas-
sels, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
• Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
• Always keep the engine on the right hand
side of your body.
• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep trimmer head below waist level and
away from all parts of your body. Do not
raise engine above your waist.
• Keep all parts of your body away from
muffler and spinning line. Keep engine be-
low waist level. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach
or use from unstable surfaces
such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, roof-
tops, etc.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
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WARNING:
A faulty
cutting at-
I
tachment
may increase
the risk of
accidents.
Personal
protection
• Always
wear boots and
other equipment
described
in the "Personal
protective
equipment"
section.
• Always
wear working
clothes and heavy-duty
long pants.
• Never wear loose fitting
clothes or jewelry.
• Persons
with long hair
should
(for personal safety)
put their hair up.
Safety
instructions
regarding
the
surroundings
• Never allow children to use the machine.
• Ensure
no one comes
closer than 50 feet
(15 meters) when working.
• Never allow anyone
else to use the
machine
without first ensuring
that they
have understood
the contents
of the
operator's
manual.
Safety
instructions
before
starting
work
• Inspect
the working
area. Remove
any
objects
such as stones,
broken glass,
nails, steel wire, string, etc. that can be
thrown or can wrap around
the cutting
head or shaft.
• Keep others at a safe distance.
Children,
animals,
onlookers
and helpers
should
stand outside
of the safety zone of 50
feet (15 meters). Stop the machine
im-
mediately
if anyone
should approach.
• Check the entire machine
before starting
work. Replace
damaged
parts. Check for
fuel leakage and that all safety guards
and covers
are complete
and fastened
securely.
Check all nuts and bolts.
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• Check the cutting
head
for cracks or any other
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damage.
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• Ensure the trimmer guard
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is mounted and not
damaged.