SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Never use a machine that has a faulty muf�er.When Ţtting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the
direction of rotation of the cutting attachment. To remove it,
undo the nut in the same direction as the cutting attachment
rotates. (CAUTION! The nut has a left-hand thread.) Tighten
the nut using the socket spanner.
Regularly check that the muf�er is securely attached to the
machine.
The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not be so worn
that you can turn it by hand. The lining should offer a
resistance of at least 1.5 Nm. The nut should be replaced
If the muf�er on your machine is Ţtted with a spark arrestor after it has been put on approx. 10 times.
mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will
cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious
damage.Cutting equipment
This section describes how to choose and maintain your
cutting equipment in order to:
? Reduce the risk of blade thrust.
? Obtain maximum cutting performance.
? Extend the life of cutting equipment.
WARNING! Muf�ers Ţtted with catalytic
converters get very hot during use and IMPORTANT!
!
remain so for some time after stopping. This Only use cutting attachments with the guards we
also applies at idle speed. Contact can result recommend! See the chapter on Technical data.
in burns to the skin. Remember the risk of
Å¢re!Refer to the instructions for the cutting attachment to check
the correct way to load the cord and the correct cord
diameter.
WARNING! The inside of the muf�er contain Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow our
chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid
!contact with these elements in the event of a recommendations. Also refer to the instructions on the
damaged muf�er.blade packaging.
Maintain the correct blade setting! Follow our instructions
and use the recommended Ţle gauge.
WARNING! Bear in mind that: Engine
exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide,
!which can cause carbon monoxide WARNING! Always stop the engine before
poisoning. For this reason you should not doing any work on the cutting attachment.
start or run the machine indoors, or !This continues to rotate even after the
anywhere that is poorly ventilated. throttle has been released. Ensure that the
The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot cutting attachment has stopped completely
and disconnect the HT lead from the spark
and may contain sparks which can start a plug before you start to work on it.
Å¢re. Never start the machine indoors or near
combustible material!
WARNING! Using an incorrect cutting
Locking nut!attachment or an incorrectly sharpened
blade increases the risk of kickback.
A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting
attachment.
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