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General safety instructions for power tools
Additional Safety Rules for Petrol products
• Do not operate in a hazardous location. Such areas include where there is a
risk of explosion of petrol fumes, leaking gas or explosive dust.
• Do not operate in a confined area. Exhaust gases, smoke or fumes could reach
dangerous concentrations.
• Protect your product. This brush cutter / grass trimmer is NOT WEATHERPROOF
and should not be exposed to direct sunlight, high ambient temperature and
damp, wet or high humidity conditions.
• Do not smoke while refuelling. This is potentially dangerous as it may ignite
the fuel and cause an explosion.
• Take care not to spill fuel or oil. When refuelling the brush cutter / grass trim-
mer ensure that the motor has been switched off. Prevent the spilling of fu-
el as this may also ignite with the hot motor. Never refuel whilst the engine
running.
• Check for fuel leaks. Do not operate if a fuel leak is detected. Where a fuel leak
is detected, drain the tank of fuel and have the leak repaired.
• Be careful where you store the brush cutter / grass trimmer. Store the brush
cutter / grass trimmer in a dry area away from flammable liquids.
• Keep your distance. The brush cutter / grass trimmer emits exhaust fumes.
Ensure bystanders keep a safe distance.
• Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot.
Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.
Additional Safety Rules for Petrol Grass Trimmers
• Follow all sections of the Additional Safety Rules for Petrol Products.
• Always wear goggles, earmuffs and a dusk mask when using the Grass Trim-
mer.
• Only use the length and diameter of nylon cutting line as detailed in this man-
ual. Never use any other cutting material.
• Never use the Grass Trimmer without the supplied and correctly fitted guard.
• Ensure the line trimming blade is in good order to ensure the correct length
of cutting line is maintained.
• Keep bystanders at least 15 metres away from the operating the Grass Trim-
mer.
• During operation, always hold the Grass Trimmer with both hands, and make
use of the Double Shoulder Strap Harness.
• Maintain a firm footing. Wear suitable fully enclosed footwear.
• Always turn off the petrol motor when making adjustments to the cutting
head or line, when cleaning, or performing any maintenance tasks.
• When operating the Grass Trimmer, be aware of the ground where the Grass
Trimmer is being operated. The cutting head and line is designed to trim grass
and similar undergrowth, and stones and foreign matter should be avoided.
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