CO/Tech LBC 36 - Page 4

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Safety
Note: Switchoff theengine before all servicing, adjusting and cleaning of thetrimmer.
• Read theentire instruction manual before operating thetrimmer until you understand and can follow all
thesafety instructions and warnings. Makesure that you understand how thetrimmer works and know how
to use all thecontrols.
• Never operate thetrimmer if you are tired or sick. Donot use thetrimmer whilst under theinfluence of drugs,
alcohol or medicine.
• The trimmer is only intended for normal domestic use and only in themanner described in this instruction manual.
• The trimmer must never be used without thedebris shield in place and properly fitted.
• Wear suitable attire. Donot wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery. Keephair, clothes and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose-fitting clothes, jewellery or long hair could become caught in moving parts.
• Wear protective footwear, tight-fitting clothes and safety glasses/visor, ear defenders and ahelmet.
• Always be careful when handling fuel. Openthefuel tank carefully and release any pressure which might
have built up in thetank. Wipeoff any spilt fuel and move thetrimmer at least 3 metres away from
therefuelling location before starting it.
• Remove all easily ignitable/flammable material from thelocation in which fuel is handled or stored.
Neverrefuel thetrimmer or handle fuel in areas where petrol fumes may reach sparks or naked flames.
• Do not smoke while refuelling or using thetrimmer.
• Always hold both handles of thetrimmer firmly with your fingers on one side of thehandle and thumb on
theother side, once theengine is running.
• Always keep thetrimmer head/brush cutter blade below waist height during use.
• Keep all body parts away from thetrimmer head or brush cutter blade when theengine is running.
• Make sure that thetrimmer head or cutter blade is not in contact with any object before starting.
• Only transport/move thetrimmer with theengine switched off.
• Always inspect thetrimmer before starting it. Donot start it if there are worn, missing or damaged parts.
Neveruse thebrush cutter/grass trimmer if it is damaged, incorrectly adjusted or incorrectly assembled.
• Before operating thetrimmer, make sure that all nuts and bolts are tight, that there is no fuel leakage and
that all thesafety features are intact and correctly fitted.
• Check that thebrush cutter blade/trimmer head is intact and correctly fitted before starting.
• Inform anyone who will operate thetrimmer that thebrush cutter blade could possibly bind in thecut
or strike asolid object and stop rotating. Thiscould cause sudden, forceful, uncontrolled kickback.
Everyoperator must be aware of and prepared for this eventuality.
• All service of thetrimmer other than that mentioned in this instruction manual should be carried out by
qualified personnel and only using original spareparts.
• Switch off thetrimmer before laying it on theground.
• Make sure that thebrush cutter blade is sharp and undamaged before usingit.
• Be extra vigilant when cutting small bushes or thick grass. Theycan bind around thebrush cutter blade.
• Keep thehandles clean, dry and free from oil and/orfuel.
• Never start thetrimmer indoors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous to inhale. Theycontain carbon monoxide.
• Avoid running thetrimmer head or brush cutter blade near small objects which can be thrown.
Cleartheworking area of all objects which could be thrown before operating thetrimmer.
• Always stand below thetrimmer if you are using it on aslope. Neveruse thetrimmer on aslope if there is
theslightest risk of you losing your footing, falling or sliding. Holdthetrimmer firmly with bothhands.
• Keep thetrimmer free from grass cuttings and other debris, especially thedebris shield, thearea around
theblade/trimmer head and theengine.
• The trimmer must only be used by adults who have read theinstruction manual.
• Do not use thegrass trimmer without thesilencer or silencer cover.
• The silencer can become very hot, do not touch it with your hands or other parts of yourbody.
• The trimmer must not be used for any other purpose than for clearing brushwood and trimming grass.
• Discard and replace thetrimmer head or brush cutter blade immediately if it is damaged in anyway.
• The trimmer must not be modified or used for any purpose other than that for which it is intended. Doingso
increases therisk of accidents and is not covered by theguarantee.
• Do not use thetrimmer close to flammable gases and liquids since this could cause afire or lead to anexplosion.
• Bear in mind that thetrimmer head/brush cutter blade will continue to rotate after thetrimmer has been switched off.
• Let thetrimmer head/brush cutter blade come to acomplete standstill before putting thetrimmer down
once it has been switched off.
• Fit theblade cover and lash thetrimmer securely whenever transporting it in order to prevent fuel leaks,
damage to thetrimmer or personal injury.