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(GB) SAFETY
If not used properly this trimmer can be dangerous! This trimmer can cause
serious injury to the operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions
must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and efficiency in using this trimmer.
The operator is responsible for following the warning and safety instructions in
this manual and on the trimmer.
Explanation of Symbols on the HVT52
Warning
Read the user instructions
carefully to make sure you
understand all the controls and
what they do.
The use of ear protection is
recommended.
Disconnect the spark plug before
attempting any maintenance,
cleaning or adjustment, or if you
are going to leave the trimmer
unattended for any period.
Never allow children or people
unfamiliar with these instructions
to use the trimmer. Local
regulations may restrict the age
of the operator.
Never use, or attempt to fit, a
metal/bar blade with this product.
General
1. Only use the trimmer in the manner and for
the functions described in these instructions.
2. Keep bystanders away. Do not trim whilst
people, especially children or pets, are in the
trimming area.
3. Never operate the trimmer when you are
tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medicine.
4. The operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
Fuel Safety
1. WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable
-Store fuel in a cool place in a container
specifically designed for the purpose.
-Only use a container that is specially
designed for mixing fuel.
-Your trimmer has a 2-stroke
engine which runs on fuel
of 1 part of oil to 25 parts of
petrol.
-Do not use standard 2-stroke mixture as
supplied by garages, neat petrol or multi
grade oil.
-Use a good quality 2-stroke oil or a quality
SAE 30 oil mixed with fresh REGULAR grade
unleaded petrol.
-Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
-Wipe dirt and grass clippings from the fuel tank
filler cap to avoid getting dirt into the fuel tank.
-Add fuel BEFORE starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel
while the engine is running or when the
engine is hot.
-If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until petrol vapours have
dissipated.
-Never use stale fuel left from last season or
fuel which has been stored for long periods.
-Replace all fuel tanks and container caps
securely.
-Fuel should be stored in a cool place away
from naked flames.
-Your carburettor is pre-set. Normally no
further adjustment is required.
Preparation
1. Do not trim barefoot or in open sandals.
Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and
stout shoes.
2. Make sure the area to be cut is clear of
sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris; they
could be thrown by the cutting line.
3. Before using always visually inspect to see
that cutting lines, disc bolts and disc
assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace
worn or damaged cutting lines together with
their fixings in sets to preserve balance.
4. Replace faulty mufflers.
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