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Do not overr each or use from unstable sur-
faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance at
all times.
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Do not raise unit above your shoulders; the
cutting blade can come dangerously close to
your body.
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Always keep unit in front of your body. Keep
all parts of your body away from the cutting
blade.
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Keep the cutting blade and air vents free from
debris.
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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
NOTE:
This section describes the hedge-
trimmer’s safety equipment, its function and
how checks and maintenance are carried out
to ensure that it operates correctly (see
WHAT IS WHAT? to locate where this equip-
ment is positioned on your machine).
WARNING:
Never use a machine
with damaged or inoperative safety equip-
ment. Follow the control, maintenance and
service instructions described in this section.
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ON/OFF sw itch
-- The ON/OFF switch
should be used to stop the engine.
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Throt tle lock
-- The throttle lock is used to
hold the throttle in the run position to free the
hands dur ing starting or prolonged periods of
operation.
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Blunt entension
-- The blunt extensions of
the cutting blade are designed to prevent con-
tact with the blade.
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Ha nd guard
-- The guard is intended to pre-
vent objects from being thrown towards the
operator.
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Vibr at ion damping system
-- Your hedge-
trimmer is equipped w ith a vibration damping
system which is designed to provide comfort-
able use.
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Transport guard
-- The transport guard is de-
signed to cover the cutting blades during
transport and storage.
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Silence r --
The silencer is designed to give
the lowest possible noise level and to direct
the engine’ s exhaust fumes away from the
operator. The engine’s exhaust fumes are hot
and can contain sparks w hich can lead to the
outbreak of fire.
WARNING:
During use and for some
time after, the silencer is very hot. Do not
touch the silencer if it is hot. A hot silencer can
cause serious burns.
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Cutt ing equipment
-- The trimmer is in-
tended for trimming hedges.
CONTROL, MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICE OF THE SAFETY EQUIP-
MENT
WARNING:
All service and repairs to
the hedgetrimmer require special training.
This applies especially to the safety equip-
ment. If the hedgetrimmer does not meet any
of the controls listed below, you should con-
tact your authorised service dealer.
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ON/OFF sw itch
-- Start the engine and make
sure that the engine stops when the ON/OFF
switch is moved to the OFF position.
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Throt tle lock
-- The throttle lock is used to
hold the throttle in the run position to free the
hands dur ing starting or prolonged periods of
operation.
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Blunt ext ension
-- Ensure that all blunt ex-
tensions are in place the full length of the cut-
ting blade and are not damaged.
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Ha nd guard
-- Ensure that the guar d is un-
damaged and is not cracked. Replace the
guard if it has been exposed to impact or is
cracked.
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Vibr at ion damping system
-- Check the
vibration damping element regularly for mate-
rial cracks and distortion. Check that the
vibration damping element is securely at-
tached between the engine unit and the
hands.
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Silence r --
Never use a machine that has a
damaged or inoperative silencer. C heck r eg-
ularly that the silencer is secure.
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Cutt ing equipment --
Only use the cutting
equipment we recom mend (s ee TECHNI-
CAL DATA). Check the cutting equipment
with regard to damage and crack formation.
Damaged cutting equipment should always
be replaced.
WARNING:
Never use a machine
with damaged or inoperative safety equip-
ment. The safety equipment should be main-
tained as described in this section. If your
machine does not meet any of these controls,
you should contact your authorised service
dealer.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
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Have all maintenance other than the recom-
mended procedur es described in the Instruc-
tion Manual perform ed by an authorised ser-
vice dealer.
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Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjust-
ments.
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Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,
war ped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any
other way. Have worn or damaged parts re-
placed by your authorised service dealer.
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Use only recommended Jonsered! cutting
blades and replacement parts; use of any oth-
er parts may void your w arr anty and cause
damage to your unit.
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Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
up fuel left in carbur etor by starting engine and
letting it run until it stops.
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