When using the equipment, a few safety
precautions must be observed to avoid injuries
and damage.
Read the operating instructions carefully and
comply with them. It is important to consult these
instructions in order to acquaint yourself with the
unit, its proper use and safety regulations.
Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the
information is available at all times.
If you give the equipment to any other person,
give them these operating instructions as well.
We cannot accept any liability for damage or
accidents which arise due to a failure to follow
these instructions.
1. General safety regulations
Explanation of the information signs on the
equipment (Fig. R1):
1. Warning!
2. Read the directions for use before operating the
equipment.
3. Wear safety goggles, a face guard and ear
protection.
4. Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear.
5. Wear safety gloves.
6. Protect the equipment from rain and damp.
7. Be careful of objects being thrown out!
8. Always switch off the equipment and pull out the
spark boot plug before carrying out any
maintenance work.
9. All bystanders must be kept at least 15 m from
the equipment.
10. The tool continues to rotate!
11. Caution: Hot machine parts. Keep your distance.
Note
1. Read the directions with due care. Familiarize
yourself with the settings and proper operation of
the machine.
2. Never allow children or other persons who are
not familiar with the operating instructions to use
the petrol brush cutter. Contact your local
governmental agency for information regarding
minimum age requirements for operating the
petrol brush cutter.
3. Never mow in the direct vicinity of persons -
especially children - or animals.
Warning:
Maintain a safety distance of 15m. If approached,
switch off the appliance immediately.
Always keep in mind that the machine operator
or user is responsible for accidents involving
other persons and/or their property.
Preliminary measures
1. Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long
trousers when mowing. Never mow barefoot or in
sandals.
2. Check the grounds on which the machine will be
used and remove all objects that could be caught
up and violently flung out.
3. Warning: Petrol is highly flammable! Therefore:
- Only store petrol in containers designed to hold
petroleum-based liquids.
- Only refuel out in the open and do not smoke
during the refueling process.
- Always refuel before starting the engine. Do not
open fuel tank cap and do not refuel when the
engine is running or when the motor is hot.
- If fuel has overflowed, do not under any
circumstances attempt to start the engine.
Instead, remove the machine from the affected
area. Avoid starting the engine until the fuel
fumes have completely evaporated.
- For safety reasons, the fuel tank and other tank
closures must be replaced if they are damaged.
4. Replace defective silencers.
5. Before using the brush cutter, visually inspect it
to ensure that the blade, mounting bolts and the
entire cutting apparatus are in good working
order (i.e. not worn out or damaged). To prevent
any imbalance, replace worn out or damaged
blades and mounting bolts as a set only (if
applicable).
Handling
1. Wear close fitting, tough work clothing that
will provide protection, such as long slacks or
trousers, safety work shoes, heavy duty work
gloves, hard hat, a safety face shield, or safety
glasses for eye protection and a good grade of
ear plugs or other sound barriers for hearing
protection.
2. Store in a safe place. Open fuel cap slowly to
release any pressure which may have formed in
fuel tank. To prevent a fire hazard, move at
least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling area before
starting.
3. Turn unit off before setting it down.
4. Always hold unit firmly with both hands, the
thumb and fingers encircling the handles.
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Helpline No: UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244
