SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vibration damping systemGeneral safety precautions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The only accessories you can use with this engine unit are
Y Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or those we recommend in the �Technical data chapter�.
deformation.Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk
alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your
vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading Personal protective equipment.
Never use a machine that has been modiŢed in any way
from its original speciŢcation.
Y Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged
and securely attached.Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,
maintenance and service instructions described in this
Muf�ermanual. Some maintenance and service measures must be
carried out by trained and qualiŢed specialists. See
instructions under the heading Maintenance.
All covers and guards must be Ţtted before starting. Make
Y Never use a machine that has a faulty muf�er.sure the spark plug cap and HT lead are not damaged.
Otherwise you could get an electric shock.
The blower operator must ensure that no people or animals
come closer than 10 metres. When several operators are
working at the same site a safety distance of at least 10
metres must be in effect.
Starting
Y Regularly check that the muf�er is securely attached to
the machine.
Y Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be
dangerous if inhaled.
Y Observe the surroundings and ensure that no people or
animals can come into contact with the blower.
Y Place the machine on the ground, press the machine body
Y If the muf�er on your machine is Ţtted with a spark arrestor against the ground with your left hand (NOTE! Not with
mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will your foot). Then grasp the starter handle with your right
cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious hand and pull the cord.
damage.
Y Never use a muf�er with a defective spark arrestor mesh.
Quick release
Fuel safety
(141B, 155B, 165BT)
Check that the harness straps are correctly positioned. Once
the harness and machine have been adjusted, check that the
harness quick release works correctly.
Y Always use a fuel container with an anti-spill valve.
Y Never refuel the machine while the engine is running.
Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes
before refuelling.
Y Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or
mixing fuel (petrol and 2-stroke oil).
Y Avoid all skin contact with fuel. Fuel is a skin irritant and
may even cause skin changes.
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