3. Turn the machine stop button (STOP) clockwise to
make sure that it is disengaged.
4. Start the product.
5. Push the machine stop button (A) and make sure
that the engine stops.
A
6. Turn the machine stop button clockwise (B) to
disengage.
Blade guard
WARNING:
without a blade guard or with a defective
blade guard. Make sure that the blade guard
is installed and attached correctly before you
start the product.
The blade guard prevent parts, of the blade or the
material that is cut, to be thrown at the operator.
To do a check of the blade guard
•
Make sure that the blade guard is correctly installed.
•
Examine the blade guard for damages, such as
cracks.
•
Replace a damaged blade guard.
•
Replace the blade guard if it is hit, bent or has other
defects.
Drive belt cover
WARNING:
without a drive belt cover or with a defective
drive belt cover. Make sure that the drive
belt cover is installed and attached correctly
before you start the product.
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B
Do not use the product
Do not use the product
The drive belt cover gives protection from the pulleys
and the drive belt.
To do a check of the drive belt cover
•
Make sure that the drive belt cover is not damaged
or has cracks. Replace the drive belt cover if it is
necessary.
•
Make sure that the 2 nuts of the drive belt cover are
installed and correctly tightened.
Muffler
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and
sends the exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Do not use the product if the muffler is missing or
defective. A defective muffler increases the noise level
and the risk of fire.
WARNING:
during and after use. This also applies
during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard,
especially when working near flammable
substances and/or vapours.
To do a check of the muffler
WARNING:
a defective muffler.
WARNING:
hot during and after operation, also at idle
speed. Use protective gloves to prevent burn
injuries.
•
For information on how to do a check of the muffler,
refer to the operator's manual for the engine.
Fuel safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
•
Fuel is flammable and the fumes are explosive. Be
careful with fuel to prevent injury, fire and explosion.
•
Do not breathe in the fuel fumes. The fuel fumes are
poisonous and can cause injury. Make sure that the
airflow is sufficient.
•
Do not remove the fuel tank cap or fill the fuel tank
when the engine is on.
•
Make sure that the engine is cool before you refuel.
•
Do not fill fuel in an indoor area. Insufficient airflow
can cause injury or death because of asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
•
Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
•
Do not put hot objects near the fuel or the engine.
The muffler gets very hot
Do not use a product with
The muffler becomes very
Read the warning
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