SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4. Vibration5. Muffler
damping system
The muffler is designed to
Your machine is equippedgive the lowest possible noise
with a vibration dampinglevel and to direct the engine�s
system, which is designedexhaust fumes away from the
to give as vibration-freeoperator. Muffler fitted with
and comfortable use ascatalytic converter is also
designed to reduce harmful
possible.
exhaust components.
In countries that have a warm
Use of incorrectly wound
cord or incorrect cuttingand dry climate the risk of fire
is obvious. We have therefore
equipment increases the
level of vibration.fitted certain mufflers with a
spark arrest screen. Make sure
The machineOs vibrationthat your muffler is fitted
with this kind of screen.
damping system reduces
the transfer of vibrationsIt is extremely important that
the instructions for checking,
between the engine unit/
cutting equipment and themaintaining and servicing the
muffler are followed. (see the
machineOs handle unit.
section OControl, maintenance
and service of the machine�s
safety equipmentO).
WARNING!
Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters
!become extremely hot during use and
after stopping. This also applies at idling
speeds. Contact can result in burns to
the skin. Be observant to the risk of fire!
WARNING!
Bear in mind that exhaust fumes:
!Y contain carbon monoxide, which can
cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Therefore never start or run the machine
indoors.
Y are hot and can contain sparks that can
cause fires. Never start the machine
indoors or close to inflammable material.
WARNING!6. Cutting
Over exposure to vibrations can result inequipment
!blood-vessel or nerve injury to persons
The trimmer head issuffering with blood circulation problems.
Seek medical attention if you experience
intended for trimming
grass.physical symptoms that can be related to
over exposure to vibrations. Examples of
such symptoms are OnumbnessO, lack of
feeling, OticklingO, OprickingO, OpainO lack of
or a reduction in normal strength, changes
7. Locking nutin the colour of the skin or its surfaces.
These symptoms normally appear in the
A locking nut is used tofingers, hands or wrists.
secure some types of cutting
equipment on the output
shaft.
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