AA. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1) ENGINE12) SPARK PLUG
2) SHAFT13) AIR FILTER COVER
3) THROTTLE TRIGGER14) FUEL TANK CAP
4) THROTTLE ADVANCE15) MUFFLER SHIELD
5) RIGHT CONTROL HANDLE16) ENGINE SHAFT JOINT
6) BLADE17) FRONT HANDLE
7) NYLON STRING HEAD18) REAR CONTROL GRIP
8) STOP SWITCH 19) SAFETY GUARD
9) CHOKE LEVER20) SAFETY GRIP
10)STARTER HANDLE21) SAFETY POLE BARRIER
11)HARNESS RING
B. SAFETY RULES
1) Make sure all operators study this manualfooting. Make sure the blade or the nylon string
carefully before using the trimmer; only use thishead does not touch the ground or any obstacle.
machine for usage specifically mentioned in
this manual.5) PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE: do not operate
the trimmer near fire or spilled petrol. Do not run
Never allow children to use the trimmer.
the engine in closed or poorly ventilated areas.
2) When working with the trimmer wear suitableEXHAUST GASES ARE POISONOUS WHEN
clothes: a) Close fitting protective clothes ( do notINHALED, THEY CAN CAUSE SUFFOCATION
wear short trousers or loose clothes). b) SafetyAND DEATH.
shoes (do not wear sandals and do not work
barefoot). c) Heavy-duty gloves. d) Safety faceAfter refuelling always wipe off any spilled fuel.
shield or goggles. Ensure you peel off theDo not smoke during this operation. Start the
protective films, if existing, from the see -engine far away from the refuelling area and from
through plastic. e) Ear protection. f) Headfuel containers (minimum distance 3 meters).
protection when using circular saw blades. MakeDo not refuel while the engine is still running.
sure you know how to stop the engine in an
emergency (see the section STARTING AND6) Keep people and animals away from working
STOPPING ENGINE). Never use the trimmerarea (minimum distance 15 meters). If somebody
when tired, physically indisposed or under theshould approach you, turn the engine off and
effect of alcohol, certain medicines or otherstop the blade or the rotating head (see chapter
drugs. Be careful of the rotating cuttingSTARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE) as
attachment and hot surfaces on the unit.during operation the blade or the nylon string
head might project grass, grit, or other debris.
3) Prolonged use of this product or other
machines exposing the operator to vibrationThe blade is sharp, be careful even if handling it
when the engine is off.
may produce WhitefingerOs disease (RaynaudOs
Phenomenon). This may reduce the handsOWear heavy-duty gloves. Turn the engine off
ability to feel and regulate temperature andand wait for rotating parts to stop completely
may produce general numbness. Continual orbefore working on the machine or before
regular users should therefore monitor closelytouching the blade or the string head above all
the condition of their hands or fingers. If any ofto remove possible entangled material.
the symptoms appear, seek immediate medicalDO NOT USE THE TRIMMER AT ALL IF THE
advice. Always hold the trimmer firmly withSPECIFIED SAFETY GUARD IS NOT FIRMLY
both hands. When working maintain a firmATTACHED (see sections SAFETY USAGE and
foothold. The trimmer must be used exclusivelyBLADES AND NYLON STRING HEAD
as recommended (see section SAFETY USAGE).ASSEMBLY).
4) Do not carry the trimmer while the engine isPay careful attention to safety
running even for short distances; switch off therecommendations as you might put your life or
engine and carry the unit with the cutting headsomebody elseOs in danger as a result of: a)
behind you. When carrying the trimmer in apossible contact with cutting or rotating parts.
vehicle, secure it to avoid fuel leakage. Alwaysb) possibility of projection of various objects.
empty the fuel tank before transporting the unit.
WARNING: do not start engine if it is not
ATTENTION: For your safety the blade must beattached to the shaft as the clutch might
kept at all times in its proper case during transportdisintegrate. For units equipped with a clutch,
and storage. Start the trimmer on a flat surface.
When starting the unit, ensure you have a firmbe sure the cutting attachment stops turning
when the engine idles.
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