SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Cutting attachment guardMuf�er
This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being The muf�er is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum
thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.
operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment.
A muf�er Ţtted with a catalytic converter is also designed to
reduce harmful exhaust gases.
In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a
signiŢcant risk of Ţre. We therefore Ţt certain muf�ers with a WARNING! Never use a cutting attachment
without an approved guard. See the chapter
!spark arrestor mesh. Check whether the muf�er on your on Technical data. If an incorrect or faulty
machine is Ţtted with this kind of mesh.guard is Ţtted this can cause serious
personal injury.
Vibration damping system
Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system
that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation For muf�ers it is very important that you follow the instructions
easier.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
Use of incorrectly wound cord or an incorrect cutting in burns to the skin. Remember the risk of
attachment increases the level of vibration.
Å¢re!
The machine2s vibration damping system reduces the transfer
of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and
the machine2s handle unit.WARNING! The inside of the muf�er contain
chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid
!contact with these elements in the event of a
damaged muf�er.
WARNING! Bear in mind that:
!
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can
lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon
!in people who have impaired circulation. monoxide, which can cause carbon
Contact your doctor if you experience monoxide poisoning. For this reason you
symptoms of overexposure to vibration. should not start or run the machine indoors,
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of or anywhere that is poorly ventilated.
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of
strength, changes in skin colour or The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot
condition. These symptoms normally appear and may contain sparks which can start a
in the Ţngers, hands or wrists. The risk Ţre. Never start the machine indoors or near
increases at low temperatures.combustible material!
Cutting equipment
A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass.
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