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necessary and lift only the side that is
away from the user.
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Do not start the engine when standing
in front of the ejection channel.
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Switch on the engine in accordance
with the instructions and only if your
feet are a safe distance away from the
cutting tools.
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Do not place hands or feet under ro-
tating parts. Always keep away from
the ejection opening. A moment of
carelessness when using the equip-
ment may result in serious injury.
•
Do not leave or carry the equipment
when the engine is running.
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Switch off the engine, take out the
spark plug connector and ensure that
all moving parts are still:
- Before releasing blockages or re-
moving obstructions in the ejection
channel;
- Before checking, cleaning or work-
ing on the equipment;
- If a foreign body is struck. Look for
damage to the equipment and carry
out the necessary repairs before re-
starting and working with the equip-
ment;
- If the equipment starts to vibrate
unusually strongly, an immediate
check is required.
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Switch off the engine
- When leaving the equipment;
- Before refuelling;
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Close the throttle valve when stopping
the engine.
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Do not leave the equipment unat-
tended in the workplace.
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Do not work with equipment that is
damaged or incomplete or has been
converted without the approval of the
manufacturer.
Using machines for applications other
than those intended may result in dan-
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gerous situations.
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Do not work with the device if there
is a risk of lightning strike. Danger of
electric shock.
Maintenance and Storage:
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Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are tightened firmly and the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained equipment.
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Do not keep the equipment with petrol
in the tank inside a building in which
petrol fumes could potentially come
into contact with open fire or sparks.
•
Allow the engine to cool before plac-
ing the equipment in enclosed spaces.
Risk of fire.
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To avoid the risk of fire, keep the en-
gine, exhaust and area around the
fuel tank free of grass, leaves or leak-
ing grease (oil).
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Check the grass catcher regularly for
wear or loss of function.
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For reasons of safety, replace worn
or damaged parts. Replace defective
silencers.
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If the fuel tank is to be drained, do this
outdoors.
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Handle your equipment with care.
Keep the tools sharp and clean to
enable you to work better and more
safely. Follow the maintenance direc-
tions.
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Do not attempt to repair the equip-
ment yourself unless you are trained
to do so. Any work not specified in
these instructions is to be carried out
only by customer service centres au-
thorised by us.
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Keep the equipment in a dry place
and out of reach of children. Machines
are dangerous if used by inexperi-
enced people.