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Starting up the Hedge Trimmer
– Pleasemakesurethattherearechildrenorotherpeoplewithinaworking
rangeofor15meters(5),alsopayattentiontoanyanimalsintheworking
vicinity.Avoidoperatingwhilepeople,especiallychildrenarenearby.
– Beforeoperating,alwayscheckthattheHedgeTrimmerissafeforoperation:
– Checkthesecurityofthethrottlelever.Thethrottlelevershouldbechecked
forsmoothandeasyaction.Checkforproperfunctioningofthethrottlelever
lock.CheckforcleananddryhandlesandtestthefunctionoftheIOSwitch.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
StarttheHedgeTrimmeronlyinaccordancewiththeinstructions.
Do not use any other methods for starting the engine (6)!
– UsetheHedgeTrimmeronlyforapplicationsspecied.
– Start the Hedge Trimmer engine only after the entire assembly is done.
Operation of the Hedge Trimmer is permitted only after all the appropriate
accessories are attached!
– Beforestarting,makesurethatthecutterbladewillnotcontactanyobjects
such as branches, stones, etc.
– The engine is to be stopped immediately if there are any engine problems.
– WhenworkingwiththeHedgeTrimmer,keepbothhandsonhandlesalways
wrapyourngerstightlyaroundthehandle,keepingthecontrolhandle
cradledbetweenyourthumbandforenger.Keepyourhandinthispositionto
have your machine under control at all times. Make sure your control handle
is in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease.
Always ensure a safe, well-balanced footing.
– Only use outdoors.
– Alwaysbeawareofyoursurroundingsandstayalertforpossiblehazards
that you may not hear due to the noise of the machine.
– Operate the Hedge Trimmer in such a manner as to avoid inhalation of the
exhaustgases.Neverruntheengineinenclosedrooms(riskofsuffocation
andgaspoisoning).Carbonmonoxideisanodorlessgas.Alwaysensure
there is adequate ventilation.
– StoptheenginewhenrestingandwhenleavingtheHedgeTrimmer
unattended.Placeitinasafelocationtopreventdangertoothers,settingre
to combustible materials or damage to the machine.
– NeverlaydownthehotHedgeTrimmerontodrygrassorontoany
combustible materials.
– Toreducerehazardkeepengineandsilencerfreeofdebris,leaves,or
excessivelubricant
– Neveroperatetheenginewithafaultyexhaustmufer.
– Stop the engine during transport (7).
– Stoptheengineordisconnectfrommainsbefore:
– Cleaningorwhencleaningablockage
– Checking,maintenanceorworkingonthemachine.
– Position the Hedge Trimmer safely during car or truck transportation to avoid
fuel leakage.
– When transporting the Hedge Trimmer ensure that the fuel tank is completely
empty to avoid fuel leakage.
– Whentransportingorstoringthemachinealwaystthecuttingdeviceguard.
Refuelling
– Stoptheenginebeforerefuelling(7),keepwellawayfromopename(8)and
do not smoke.
– Do not attempt to refuel a hot or a running engine.
– Avoidskincontactwithpetroleumproducts.Donotinhalefuelvapor.Always
wearprotectiveglovesduringrefuelling.Changeandcleanprotectiveclothing
at regular intervals.
– Take care not to spill either fuel or oil in order to prevent soil contamination
(environmentalprotection).CleantheHedgeTrimmerimmediatelyafterfuel
hasbeenspilt.Allowwetclothstodrybeforedisposinginproper,covered
container to prevent spontaneous combustion.
– Avoidanyfuelcontactwithyourclothing.Changeyourclothingimmediatelyif
fuel has been spilled on it (danger hazard).
– Inspect the fuel cap at regular intervals making sure that it stays securely
fastened.
– Carefullytightenthelockingscrewofthefueltank.Changelocationstostart
theengine(atleast3metersawayfromtheplaceofrefuelling)(9).
– Neverrefuelinclosedrooms.Fuelvaporsaccumulateatgroundlevel(riskof
explosions).
– Only transport and store fuel in approved containers. Make sure stored fuel is
not accessible to children.
– Whenmixinggasolinewithtwostrokeengineoil,useonlygasolinewhich
contains no ethanol or methanol (types of alcohol).
Thiswillhelptopreventdamagetofuellinesandotherengineparts.
(8)
(9)
(6)
3 meters
(10 feet)
(7)
•Resting
•Transporting
•Refuelling
•Maintenance
•ToolReplacement
(5)
360°
15 meters
(50 feet)