SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General safety instructionsFuel safety
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONY Always use a fuel container
with an anti-spill valve.
Y The machine is only designed for tree pruning.
Y The only accessories to be used with the engine
Y Never fill the machine
unit as a drive source are the cutting units we
while the engine is
recommend in the chapter OTechnical dataO.
running. Always stop the
Y Never use the machine if you are tired, if you
engine and let it cool for a
have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking
medicines that can affect your sight, your judgementfew minutes before
or the control of your body.refuelling.
Y Use personal protective equipment. See the
section OPersonal protective equipmentO.Y Provide good ventilationMin. 3 m
Y Never use a machine that has been modified sowhen filling or mixing fuel(10 ft)
that it no longer corresponds with the original
(petrol and 2-stroke oil).
design.
Y Never use a machine that is faulty. Follow the
Y Move the machine at least
maintenance, control and service instructions in this
3 m from the filling
Operator�s Manual. Some maintenance and service
position before starting.
actions should be carried out by trained and
qualified specialists. See the chapter OMaintenanceO.
Y All covers and guards must be fitted beforeY Never start the machine:
starting the machine. Check that the spark plug
cap and HT lead are not damaged, otherwise youa)If you have spilt fuel on it.
could get an electric shock.Wipe up all spillage.
Y The machine operator shall ensure, while
working, that no persons or animals come closerb)If you have spilt fuel on
than 15 metres (50 feet). When several operators areyourself or your clothes.
working in the same area the safety distance should
Change your clothes.
be at least double tree length, however, at least 15
metres (50 feet).
c)If there is a fuel leak.
Make regular checks for
leakage from the fuel cap
WARNING!and the fuel supply pipes.
Faulty cutting equipment increases the risk
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of accidents.
Transport and storage
Start
Y Store and transport the machine and fuel so that any leakage
WARNING!
or fumes do not risk coming into contact with sparks or
When the engine is started with the choke
naked flames. For example, electric machines, electric
!in either the choke or start throttle
motors, electrical switches/power switches, heaters or the
positions, the cutting equipment starts to
like.
move immediately.
Y The complete clutch cover with shaft must be fitted beforeY When storing and transporting fuel approved containers
the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can becomeintended for this purpose must be used.
loose and cause personal injury.
Y When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank
Y Never start the machine indoors. Bear in mind the dangersmust be emptied. Contact your local petrol station to find
of inhaling the engine�s exhaust fumes.out how to dispose of excess fuel.
Y Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no
WARNING!
risk of people or animals coming into contact with the
Exercise great care when handling fuel and
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cutting equipment.
chain oil. Bear in mind the risk of fire,
explosions and inhaling fumes.
Y Place the machine on the
ground, ensure the cutting
Y If the machine is to be transported on a vehicle, it must be
equipment runs free of
secured to avoid damage or fuel leakage. You should also
twigs and stones. Push the
make sure that the machine cannot injure any person or
machine body towards the
animal during transport. Observe relevant traffic regulations.
ground using your left
Y The transport guard must be fitted during transport and
hand. (NOTE! Not with your foot). Grip the starter handle
storage.
with your right hand and pull the starter cord.
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