SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4. Vibration5. Muffler
damping system
The muffler is designed to
give the lowest possible noise
The hedge trimmer is
level and to direct the
equipped with a vibration
engine�s exhaust fumes away
damping system, which is
from the operator. Muffler
designed to give as vibra-
fitted with catalytic con-
tion-free and comfortable
verter is also designed to
use as possible.
reduce harmful exhaust
components.
The hedge trimmerOs
In countries that have a
vibration damping system
warm and dry climate the
reduces the transfer of
risk of fire is obvious. We
vibrations between the
have therefore fitted certain
engine/unit blades and the
mufflers with a spark arrest
hedge trimmerOs handles.
screen. Make sure that your
The engine body, including
muffler is fitted with this
the blades, is suspended on
kind of screen.
the handlebar system by five
springs.
It is extremely important
that the instructions for
checking, maintaining and
servicing the muffler are
WARNING!
followed. (See the section
Over exposure to vibrations can result in
OControl, maintenance and
!blood-vessel or nerve injury to persons
service of the machine�s safety
suffering with blood circulation problems.
Seek medical attention if you experienceequipmentO).
physical symptoms that can be related to
over exposure to vibrations. Examples of
such symptoms are �numbness �, lack of
WARNING!
feeling, �tickling�, �pricking�, �pain�, lack
Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters
of or a reduction in normal strength,!
become extremely hot during use and
changes in the colour of the skin or its
after stopping. This also applies at idling
surfaces. These symptoms normally appear
speeds. Contact can result in burns to
in the fingers, hands or wrists.
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.
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