SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4. Vibration damping 5. Muf� er
system
The muf� er is designed to
Your machine is equipped with give the lowest possible noise
a vibration damping system, level and to direct the engine?s
which is designed to give as exhaust fumes away from the
vibration-free and comfortable operator. Muf� ers equipped
use as possible.with a catalytic converter are
also designed to reduce the
The use of incorrect cutting hazardous substances in the
equipment increases the level exhaust fumes.
of vibration.
In countries that have a warm
The machine?s vibration damp-and dry climate the risk of Ţ re
ing system reduces the trans-is obvious. We have therefore
fer of vibrations between the Ţ tted certain muf� ers with a
engine unit/cutting equipment spark arrest screen. Make sure
and the machine?s handle unit.that your muf� er is Ţ tted with
this kind of screen.
It is extremely important that
the instructions for checking,
maintaining and servicing the
muf� er are followed. (See the
section ?Control, maintenance WARNING!
Over exposure to vibrations can result in
and service of the machine's
!blood-vessel or nerve injury to persons suf-safety equipment?).
fering with blood circulation problems.
Seek medical attention if you experience
physical symptoms that can be related to
over exposure to vibrations. Examples of
WARNING!
such symptoms are ?numbness?, lack of
feeling, ?tickling?, ?pricking?, ?pain?, lack of The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot
or a reduction in normal strength, changes in !and may contain sparks which can start a
the colour of the skin or its surfaces. These Ţ re. Never start the machine indoors or near
symptoms normally appear in the Ţ ngers, combustible material!
hands or wrists.
WARNING!
Muf� ers Ţ tted 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 Ţ re!
6. Cutting equipment
The blade is designed and
processed to withstand loads
that edging of a lawn involves.
7. Locking nut
The locking nut secures
the cutting equipment on
the output shaft.
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