
A damaged part must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center, unless
otherwise specified in this instruction manual.
Do not use the tool if the switch is not working (if it cannot be turned ON or OFF).
Immediately stop the tool in the event of a malfunction of the motor or in case of unusual noise.
Do not use the tool if the starter is damaged.
Avoid any contact with the cutting attachment during operation; they can cause severe cuts.
When not in use, the machine must be stored in a dry, locked place out of the reach of children.
Before using the tool and after any impact, please check for signs of wear or if it is not damaged. If
repairs are required, they should be done by a qualified service.
Always switch off the machine:
oEvery time you leave it unattended;
oBefore inspection and maintenance
oafter hitting a foreign object;
oWhen abnormal vibration occurs;
oDuring the replacement of parts.
Do not use the product on a slippery surface.
Do not use the product on steep, slippery slopes.
When planning your work schedule, allow enough time for rest. Limit continuous use of the tool. For
example, do 30 ~ 40 minute sessions interspersed with a 10 ~ 20 minute break. Work a maximum of
two hours a day.
If the machine has struck foreign objects, check if the tool is damaged and bring it to repair if
necessary.
Keep handles dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Oily, greasy grips are slippery and cause loss of
control.
Be careful when using the machine during stormy weather. Do not use the machine during lightning
and thunderstorms.
Warning - When operating the tool, be careful of the emission of exhaust gases, avoid to be exposed
to these and wear protective equipment.
For machines with a clutch, check regularly that the cutting attachment stops turning when the engine
idles.
Check the tool before and after use. Check for loose fasteners, fuel leaks and damaged parts, such as
cracks in the cutting attachment. If the tool is damaged, if parts are missed or meet some dysfunctions,
do not use the tool and bring it to a service agent for inspection and reparation.
Check the tool after dropping or other impacts to identify any significant defects; if any defects are
observed, stop to use the tool and bring it to a service agent for inspection and reparation.
Do not store in a closed area where fuel vapors can reach an open flame from hot water heaters,
furnaces, etc. Store in a locked, well-ventilated area only.
Never place the machine in any places where there are flammable materials (dry grass, etc.),
combustible gasses or combustible liquids.
When the machine is placed in storage for a long time, drain fuel from the fuel tank and carburettor,
clean the parts, move the machine to a safe place and confirm that the engine is cooled down.
Fuel Handling
Be very careful when handling fuels. They are flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved container.
Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel while the machine is on. Turn off the unit and allow the engine
and exhaust components to cool before refuelling.
Do not smoke.
Never refuel inside a room.
Never store the tool and the fuel tray indoors where there is a naked flame, such as near a water
heater.
If fuel has spilled, do not attempt to start the machine, but rather move it away from the spill before
starting to use it. Clean any spills.
Replace and tighten the fuel tank cap after refueling.
Follow the instructions in this manual for filling the tool with fuel.
Maintenance and storage
Stop the tool and wait until it stops. Make sure all moving parts have come to a standstill.
Allow the machine to cool before performing inspection, adjustments, maintenance, servicing and
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