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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Muffler
The muffler is designed to reduce the noise
level and to direct the exhaust gases away
from the operator.
CAUTION! Muffler is fitted with a catalytic
convertic designed to reduce harmful ex-
haust gases.
Stop switch
Make sure the engine stops when you push
and hold the stop switch.
Machine’s safety equipment
This section describes the machine’ s safe-
ty equipment, its purpose, and how checks
and maintenance should be carried out to
ensure that it operates correctly. See the
“What is what” section to locate where this
equipment is positioned on your machine.
The life span of the machine can be re-
duced and the risk of accidents can in-
crease if machine maintenance is not car-
ried out correctly and if service and/or re-
pairs are not carried out professionally. If
you need further information please contact
your nearest service workshop.
W ARNING: Never use a machine
that has faulty safety equipment!
Follow the control, maintenanc e
and service instructions described
in this section.
IM PORTANT! All servicing and repair work
on the machine requires special training. This
is especially true of the machine’ s safety
equipment. If your machine fails any of the
checks described below you must contact
your service agent. When you buy any of our
products we guarantee the availability of pro-
fessional repairs and service. If the retailer
who sells your machine is not a servicing
dealer , ask him for the address of your near-
est service agent.
Check that the guard is undamaged and not
cracked. Replace the guard if it has been
exposed to impact or is cracked. Always use
the recommended guard for the cutting at-
tachment you are using. See the “Technical
data” section.
Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or an
incorrect cutting attachment increases the
level of vibration.
Cutting a ttachment guard
This guard is intended to prevent loose
objects from being thrown towards the
operator. The guard also protects the
operator from accidental contact with the
cutting attachment.
W ARNING: Never use a cutting
attachmen t without an approved
guard. See the section on “T echnical
data”. If an incorrect or faulty guard
is fitted this can cause serious
personal injury .
W ARNING: Overexposure to
vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in people
who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experi-
ence symptoms of overexposure to
vibration. Such symptoms include
numbness , loss of feeling, tingling,
pricking, pain, loss of strength,
changes in skin color or condition.
These symptoms norma lly appear
in the fingers, hands or wrists . The
risk increases at low temperatures.
In countries that have a warm and dry
climate there is a significant risk of fire.
We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark
arrestor mesh. Check whether the muffler
on your machine is fitted with this kind of
mesh.
Muffler bolts
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