SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Fuel safetySafety instructions when using the
hedge trimmer
WARNING! The machine can cause serious
Y Always use a fuel container with an anti-spill valve.personal injury. Read the safety instructions
!
Y Never refuel the machine while the engine is running. carefully. Learn how to use the machine.
Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes
before refuelling.
WARNING! Cutting tool. Do not touch the
Y Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or
tool without Ţrst switching off the engine.
mixing fuel (petrol and 2-stroke oil).!
Y Move the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point CAUTION! Please read the operatorOs manual carefully and
before starting it.make sure you understand the instructions before using the
machine.
Personal protection
Y Always wear boots and other equipment described under
the heading Personal protective equipment.
Y Always wear working clothes and heavy-duty long
Y Never start the machine: trousers.
1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and Y Never wear loose clothing or jewellery.
allow remaining fuel to evaporate.
Y Make sure your hair does not hang below shoulder level.
2 If you spill fuel or engine oil on yourself or your clothes.
Change your clothes.
3 If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks
from the fuel cap and fuel lines.
Transport and storage
Y Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is
no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with
sparks or naked �ames, for example, from electrical
machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/switches or
boilers.
Y When storing and transporting fuel always use approved
containers intended for this purpose.
Y When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank
must be emptied. Contact your local petrol station to Ţnd Safety instructions regarding the
out where to dispose of excess fuel.surroundings
Y Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete Y Never allow children to use the machine.
service is carried out before long-term storage.
Y Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 m while you are
Y The transport guard must always be Ţtted to the cutting working.
attachment when the machine is being transported or in
storage.Y Never allow anyone else to use the machine without Ţrst
ensuring that they have understood the contents of the
operatorOs manual.
WARNING! Take care when handling fuel.
Y Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised Bear in mind the risk of Ţre, explosion and
!position that is not fully secured.inhaling fumes.
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