SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General working instructionsBasic working techniques
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONY Always drop to idling speed after each working operation.
Longer periods running at full throttle without loading the
Y This section takes up the basic safetyengine (that is without resistance, which the engine feels
precautions for working with the trimmer.from the cutting equipment when trimming) can lead to
serious engine damage.
Y If you encounter a situation where you are
uncertain how to proceed you should ask anDesignations
expert. Contact your dealer or your service
workshop.
Y Brush cutting is a general
term for clearing grass.
Y Avoid all usage which you consider to beGrass blades are used for
beyond your capability.
this purpose.
Basic safety precautions
Y Grass trimming is a
1.Observe your surroundings:general term for light
clearing, e.g. around
Y To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affectedges or around trees. A
your control of the machine.trimmer head or plastic
blade is used.
Y To ensure that the above mentioned do not come into
contact with the cutting equipment or objects that can be
thrown by the cutting equipment.WARNING!
Sometimes branches, grass or wood can
!
Y NOTE! Never use a machine without the possibility ofget caught between the guard and cutting
calling for help in the event of an accident.equipment. Always stop the engine when
cleaning.
2.Avoid usage in
unfavourable weatherBrush cutting using a grass blade
conditions. For example,
thick fog, heavy rain,Y A blade is used for all
types of high or thick
strong winds or extreme
cold, etc. To work in badgrass.
weather conditions isY The grass is cut down
tiring and can createwith a sideways, swinging
dangerous circumstances,movement, where the
e.g. slippery surfaces.movement from right-to-
left is the clearing stroke
3.Make sure you can walkand the movement from
and stand safely. Look outleft-to-right is the return
for any obstacles withstroke. Let the blade work
unexpected movementon the left-hand side
(roots, stones, branches,(between 8 and 12
pits, ditches, etc.). TakeoOclock).
great care when workingY If the blade is angled to the left when clearing the grass will
on sloping ground.
collect in a line, which makes collection easier, e.g. when
raking.
4.The engine should be switched off before moving. When
moving over longer distances and transporting the transportY Try to work rhythmically. Stand firmly with your feet apart.
Move forward after the return stroke and stand firmly again.
guard should be used.
Y Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It is used
5.Never put the machine down with the engine running unlessto protect the blade from hitting the ground.
you have good sight of it.Y Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade by
following these instructions:
a) Always work at full throttle.
b) Avoid the previously cut material during the return
stroke.
Y Stop the engine, loosen the harness and place the machine
on the ground before you start to collect the cut material.
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