SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General safety instructions
Safety instructions regarding the surround-
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONings
? Never allow children to use the machine.
? The machine is only designed for cutting the edges of
lawns.? Ensure no one comes closer than 15 metres when working.
? The only accessories to be used with the engine unit
as a drive source are the cutting units we recommend ? Never allow anyone else to use the machine without Ţ rst en-
in the chapter TechnicalRdata.suring that they have understood the contents of the Opera-
tor?s Manual.
? The operator is responsible for accidents and the risk
people and property are exposed to.
? Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have
consumed alcohol, or if you are taking medicines that
can affect your sight, your judgement or the control of
your body.Safety instructions before starting work
? Do not operate when it's dark.? Inspect the working area. Remove any objects, such as
stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string, etc. that can be
? Use personal protective equipment. See the section
PersonalRprotectiveRequipment.thrown or can wrap around the blade or blade guard.
? Never use a machine that has been modiŢ ed so that it ? Keep others at a safe distance. Children, animals, onlookers
and helpers should stand outside of the safety zone of 15 m
no longer corresponds with the original design.(50 feet). Stop the machine immediately if any one should ap-
proach.
? Never use a machine that is faulty. Follow the mainte-
nance, control and service instructions in this Opera-? Check the entire machine before starting work. Replace dam-
tor?s Manual. Some maintenance and service actions aged parts. Check for fuel leakage and that all safety guards
should be carried out by trained and qualiŢ ed special-and covers are complete and fastened securely. Check all
ists. See the chapter Maintenance.nuts and bolts
? All covers and guards must be Ţ tted before starting
the machine. Check that the spark plug cap and HT
lead are not damaged, otherwise you could get an elec-
tric shock.
WARNING!
Faulty cutting equipment increases the risk
!of accidents. ? Check the blade for cracks or
any other damage.
WARNING! Never allow children to use or
be in the vicinity of the machine. As the
!
machine is equipped with a spring-loaded
stop switch and can be started by low
speed and force on the starter handle, ? Ensure the blade guard is
even small children under some circum-mounted and not damaged.
stances can produce the force necessary
to start the machine. This can mean a
risk of serious personal injury. Therefore
remove the spark plug cap when the ma-
chine is not under close supervision.
Personal protection
? Always wear boots and other ? Check that the blade and blade guard are correctly secured.
equipment described in the
section ?Personal protective ? When adjusting the carburettor make sure the blade is held
equipment?.against the ground and that no one is in the immediate vicinity.
? Always wear working clothes ? Make sure the blade does not rotate when idling.
and heavy-duty long trousers.
? Make sure the handle and safety features are in order. Never
? Never wear loose sitting use a machine that has parts missing or has been changed in
clothes or jewellery.relation to the speciŢ cation.
? Persons with long hair ? Only use the machine for the purpose it was intended for.
should, for personal safety,
put their hair up.
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