SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
StartFuel safety
WARNING!? Always use a fuel container
When the engine starts with the choke lever with an anti-spill valve.
in the choke or starter throttle position the
!cutting tool (blade or trimmer) starts to rotate ? Never Ţ ll the machine while
immediately.the engine is running. Stop
the engine and allow it to
cool for a few minutes before
? The complete clutch cover refuelling.
with shaft must be Ţ tted be-
fore the machine is started, ? Provide good ventilation
otherwise the clutch can when Ţ lling or mixing fuel
become loose and cause
personal injury.(petrol and 2-stroke oil).
? Move the machine at least
? Never start the machine in-3 m from the Ţ lling position
doors. Bear in mind the dan-
gers of inhaling the engine?s before starting.
exhaust fumes.? Never start the machine:
? Observe your surroundings
and make sure that there is a) If you have spilt fuel on it.
Wipe up all spillage.
no risk of people or animals
coming into contact with the b) If you have spilt fuel on
cutting equipment.yourself or your clothes.
Change your clothes.
? Place the machine on the
ground, make sure the blade c) If there is a fuel leak. Make
is free from branches and regular checks for leakage
stones. Press the machine from the fuel cap and the
body against the ground fuel supply pipes.
using your left hand (NOTE!
Do not use your foot). Grip
the starter handle with your
right hand and pull the starter
cord.
Transport and storage
? Store and transport the machine and fuel so that any leakage
or fumes do not risk coming into contact with sparks or naked
� ames. For example, electric machines, electric motors, elec-
trical switches/power switches, heaters or the like.
? When storing or transporting fuel, approved containers in-
tended for this purpose must be used.
? When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank must
be emptied. Contact your local petrol station to Ţ nd out how to
dispose of excess fuel.
? The engine must be cooling off before storage or packaging.
WARNING!
Exercise great care when handling fuel. Bear
!in mind the risk of Ţ re, explosions and inhal-
ing fumes.
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