MA
CHINE´S SAFETY EQ
UIPMENT
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General
This section descr
ibes the machine´s safety equipment,
its pur
pose, and how checks and maintenance should be
carried out to ensure that it operates correctly.
Cutting co
ver
•
The cutting cover is designed to reduce vibration and
to reduce the r
isk of cuts.
Chec
king the cutting cover
•
Make sure the cutting cover is not damaged and that
there are no visib
le defects such as cracks.
Engine brake handle
•
The engine brake is designed to stop the engine.
When the g
rip on the engine brake handle is released
the engine should stop.
Chec
king the engine brake handle
•
Apply full throttle and then release the brake handle.
The engine br
ake should always be adjusted so that
the engine stops within 3 seconds.
Vibration damping system
• Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping
system that is designed to minimize vibration and
make operation easier.
• The handlebar system's steel tube and the cutting
co
ver are designed to minimise the vibrations from the
engine.
•
Pro 17 H, Pro 19 H This model also has 4 vibration
dampers fitted on the handlebar unit to further reduce
vibrations.
Checking the vibration damping system
• Check that the handles and vibration damping
elements are not damaged.
Muffler
• The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a
minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the
user.
Inspecting the muffler
• Check regularly that the muffler is complete and
secured correctly.
!
WARNING! Never use a machine that has
faulty safety equipment! If your machine
fails any of these checks contact your
service agent to get it repaired.
Prevent unintentional starting by
removing the ignition cable from the
spark plug.
!
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration
can lead to circulatory damage or nerve
damage in people who have impaired
circulation. Contact your doctor if you
experience symptoms of overexposure
to vibration. Such symptoms include
numbness, loss of feeling, tingling,
pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes
in skin colour or condition. These
symptoms normally appear in the
fingers, hands or wrists. These
symptoms may be increased in cold
temperatures.
WARNING! Never use a machine without
a muffler, or with a faulty muffler. A
damaged muffler may substantially
increase the noise level and the fire
hazard. Keep fire fighting equipment
handy.
The muffler gets very hot during and
after use. This also applies during idling.
Be aware of the fire hazard, especially
when working near flammable
substances and/or vapours.
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