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Starting the Pole Hedge Trimmer
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At all times allow
a
15-meterdiameter safely zone around the working area.
Make
sure
that
all
persons (in particular children)and/or animals remain outside
this zone. In general, avoid using the hedgetrimmer whenever people (in
particular children) are nearby.
safe
operational condition.
should have
a
smoothand easyaction.
Make
sure
that the
lock-off
lever
functions properly. Check that the handles
are
clean and dry and testthe
STOP
switch
to
ensure that it
is
functioning properly.
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Beforestartingthe Pole Hedge Trimmer,always make
sure
that the machine
is
in
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Check the operation
of
the throttle lever safety mechanism.
The
lack-off lever
Always start the pole hedgetrimmer in accordancewith the directions provided in
thisinstruction manual.
Follow the instructions below to start the pole hedgetrimmer
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Start
the pole hedge trimmer onlyafter the machine hasbeen completely
assembled and
all
accessory
parts have been attached.
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Before startingthe engine, make surethat cutter blades are not obstructed by
anyforeign
objects
such
as
stones, branches, etc.
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Stoptheengine immediately
if
engine problems occur.
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When operating
the
pole hedge trimmer,always maintain
a
firm grip on both
handles. Wrap your fingerstightlyaround each handle, cradling the handle
between thumb andforefinger.To keep the
pole
hedge trimmer under control at
all
times, avoid changingyour gripduring operation. Make surethatthe control
handles
are
in good condition andfree
of
moisture, mud, oil
or
grease.
Always ensure secureand well-balanced footing
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Only
use
the pole hedgetrimmer outdoors.
-Alwaysstopthe engine immediately and discontinue operation
if
enginetrouble
occurs
or
if
the machine startsmaking unusual noise.
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Exhaust fumesarepoisonous. Never operate the machine in an enclosed room
or
tunnel without ventilation [risk
of
suffocation and gas poisoning). Notethat
carbon monoxide
is
an
odorless
gas. Always make
sure
that areas where the
engine
is
operated
are
adequatelyventilated.
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Stopthe engine when resting, or when the pole hedgetrimmer
is
left
unattended.
Place
the machine in
a
safe
locationand makesurethat no
combustible material
is
nearby.
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Never place
a
hot hedgetrimmer onto
dry
grassor combustiblematerial.
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To reduce the
risk
of
fire,
keepthe engine and muffler
free
of
debris,
leaves
or
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Never operatethe engine
if
the muffler
is
malfunctioning.
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Turn
off
the engine
before
transportation.
-Alwaysstopthe engine in the followingcircumstances. When:
excessivelubricant.
Resting
Transporting the machine
Cleaning
the
machine
Refuelingthe machine
Performingmaintenance onthemachine
Fixing
a
problem with the machine
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When transporting the machine in
a
vehicle, always securely
attach
the
pole
hedge trimmer to avoid leakage
of
residual fuel.
-Alwaysempty the
fuel
tank before transporting the pole hedgetrimmer in
a
vehicle.
-When unloading the machine from
a
vehicle,
take
extra
care
not tadrop the pole
hedgetrimmer
to
the ground,
as
this may seriouslydamagethe
fuel
tank.
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Except in
an
emergency, never dropthe pole hedgetrimmer
as
this may
seriously damagethe machine.
-When transporting the pole hedgetrimmer, always lift the machine completely
off
of the ground. Never drag
the
engine acrossthe ground
as
this may damage the
fuel
tank and possibly
cause
a
fire.
of
the pole hedgetrimmer during transportation and storage.
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Always
use
the
cutter
cover provided to protect and
secure
the cutting section
Resting
Transporting the machine
Cleaningthe machine
Refueling
the
machine
Performing maintenance
on
the
machine
Fixing
a
problem with
the machine
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