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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Stop switch
Make sure the engine stops when you push
and hold the stop switch.
Cutting attachme nt 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.
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 attachment you are using. See the
“Technical data” section.
Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or an
incorrect cutting attachment increases the
level of vibration.
W ARNING: Never use a cutting
attachm ent without an approv ed
guard. See the section on “T e chnica l
data”. If an incorrec t or faulty guard
is fitted this can cause serious
personal inju ry .
W ARNING: Overexposure to
vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in people
whohaveimpairedcirculation.
Contact your doctor if you experi-
ence symptoms of overexposure to
vibration. Suc h symp toms includ e
numbnes s, loss of feeling, tingling,
pricking, pai n, loss of strength,
changes in skin colo r or condition.
These symptoms normal ly appe ar
in the fingers, hands or wrists. The
risk increases at low temperatures.
Muffler
The muffler is designed to reduce the noise
level and to direct the exhaust gases away
from the operator .
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.
For mufflers, it is very important that you
follow the instructions on checking, main-
taining, and servicing your machine.
Never use a machine that has a faulty
muffler.
Regularly check that the muffler is securely
attached to the machine.
Muf fler bolts
W ARNING: Mufflers get very hot
duringuseandremainsoforsome
time after stopping . This als o ap-
plies at idle speed. Contact can re-
sult in burns to the skin. Remember
theriskoffire!
W ARNING: The insid e of the
muffler contain chemicals that may
be carcinoge nic. Avoid contac t with
these elements in the event of a
damaged muffler.
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