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Safety
Note: Switchoff theengine before all servicing, adjusting and cleaning of thetrimmer.
• Read theentire instruction manual before operating thetrimmer until you understand and can follow all
thesafety instructions and warnings. Makesure that you understand how thetrimmer works and know how
to use all thecontrols.
• Never operate thetrimmer if you are tired or sick. Donot use thetrimmer whilst under theinfluence of drugs,
alcohol or medicine.
• The trimmer is only intended for normal domestic use and only in themanner described in this instruction manual.
• The trimmer must never be used without thedebris shield in place and properly fitted.
• Wear suitable attire. Donot wear loose-fitting clothing or jewellery. Keephair, 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 ahelmet.
• Always be careful when handling fuel. Openthefuel tank carefully and release any pressure which might
have built up in thetank. Wipeoff any spilt fuel and move thetrimmer at least 3 metres away from
therefuelling location before starting it.
• Remove all easily ignitable/flammable material from thelocation in which fuel is handled or stored.
Neverrefuel thetrimmer or handle fuel in areas where petrol fumes may reach sparks or naked flames.
• Do not smoke while refuelling or using thetrimmer.
• Always hold both handles of thetrimmer firmly with your fingers on one side of thehandle and thumb on
theother side, once theengine is running.
• Always keep thetrimmer head/brush cutter blade below waist height during use.
• Keep all body parts away from thetrimmer head or brush cutter blade when theengine is running.
• Make sure that thetrimmer head or cutter blade is not in contact with any object before starting.
• Only transport/move thetrimmer with theengine switched off.
• Always inspect thetrimmer before starting it. Donot start it if there are worn, missing or damaged parts.
Neveruse thebrush cutter/grass trimmer if it is damaged, incorrectly adjusted or incorrectly assembled.
• Before operating thetrimmer, make sure that all nuts and bolts are tight, that there is no fuel leakage and
that all thesafety features are intact and correctly fitted.
• Check that thebrush cutter blade/trimmer head is intact and correctly fitted before starting.
• Inform anyone who will operate thetrimmer that thebrush cutter blade could possibly bind in thecut
or strike asolid object and stop rotating. Thiscould cause sudden, forceful, uncontrolled kickback.
Everyoperator must be aware of and prepared for this eventuality.
• All service of thetrimmer other than that mentioned in this instruction manual should be carried out by
qualified personnel and only using original spareparts.
• Switch off thetrimmer before laying it on theground.
• Make sure that thebrush cutter blade is sharp and undamaged before usingit.
• Be extra vigilant when cutting small bushes or thick grass. Theycan bind around thebrush cutter blade.
• Keep thehandles clean, dry and free from oil and/orfuel.
• Never start thetrimmer indoors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous to inhale. Theycontain carbon monoxide.
• Avoid running thetrimmer head or brush cutter blade near small objects which can be thrown.
Cleartheworking area of all objects which could be thrown before operating thetrimmer.
• Always stand below thetrimmer if you are using it on aslope. Neveruse thetrimmer on aslope if there is
theslightest risk of you losing your footing, falling or sliding. Holdthetrimmer firmly with bothhands.
• Keep thetrimmer free from grass cuttings and other debris, especially thedebris shield, thearea around
theblade/trimmer head and theengine.
• The trimmer must only be used by adults who have read theinstruction manual.
• Do not use thegrass trimmer without thesilencer or silencer cover.
• The silencer can become very hot, do not touch it with your hands or other parts of yourbody.
• The trimmer must not be used for any other purpose than for clearing brushwood and trimming grass.
• Discard and replace thetrimmer head or brush cutter blade immediately if it is damaged in anyway.
• The trimmer must not be modified or used for any purpose other than that for which it is intended. Doingso
increases therisk of accidents and is not covered by theguarantee.
• Do not use thetrimmer close to flammable gases and liquids since this could cause afire or lead to anexplosion.
• Bear in mind that thetrimmer head/brush cutter blade will continue to rotate after thetrimmer has been switched off.
• Let thetrimmer head/brush cutter blade come to acomplete standstill before putting thetrimmer down
once it has been switched off.
• Fit theblade cover and lash thetrimmer securely whenever transporting it in order to prevent fuel leaks,
damage to thetrimmer or personal injury.