SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vibration damping systemWARNING! Bear in mind that:
Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system !Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon
that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation monoxide, which can cause carbon
easier.
monoxide poisoning. For this reason you
should not start or run the machine indoors,
or anywhere that is poorly ventilated.
The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot
and may contain sparks which can start a
Å¢re. Never start the machine indoors or near
combustible material!
The machineOs vibration damping system reduces the transfer
of vibrations.WARNING! The inside of the muf�er contain
chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid
!contact with these elements in the event of a
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can damaged muf�er.
!lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage
in people who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experience Checking, maintaining and servicing
the machine2222s safety equipmentsymptoms of overexposure to vibration.
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of
strength, changes in skin colour or
WARNING! All servicing and repair work on
condition. These symptoms normally appear the machine requires special training. This is
in the Ţngers, hands or wrists. The risk !especially true of the machine2222s safety
increases at low temperatures.equipment. If your machine fails any of the
checks described below you must contact
Muf�eryour service agent. When you buy any of our
products we guarantee the availability of
The muf�er is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and professional repairs and service. If the
to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.retailer who sells your machine is not a
servicing dealer, ask him for the address of
your nearest service agent.
WARNING! Never use a machine with faulty
safety equipment. The machineOs safety
!
equipment must be checked and maintained
In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a as described in this section. If your machine
signiŢcant risk of Ţre. We therefore Ţt certain muf�ers with a fails any of these checks contact your
spark arrestor mesh. Check whether the muf�er on your
machine is Ţtted with this kind of mesh.service agent to get it repaired.
Stop switch
Y Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when
you move the stop switch to the stop setting.
For muf�ers it is very important that you follow the instructions
on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine. See
instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and
servicing the machineOs safety equipment.
WARNING! Muf�ers Ţtted with catalytic
converters get very hot during use and
!remain so for some time after stopping. This
also applies at idle speed. Contact can result
in burns to the skin. Remember the risk of
Å¢re!
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