GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Vibration damping systemIn countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a
signiŢcant risk of Ţre. We therefore Ţt certain muf�ers with a
spark arrestor mesh. Check whether the muf�er on your
machine is Ţtted with this kind of mesh.
Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system
that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation
easier.
For muf�ers it is very important that you follow the instructions
on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine.
The machine2s vibration damping system reduces the transfer Never use a machine that has a faulty muf�er.
of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and
the machine2s handle unit.
Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or Regularly check that the muf�er is securely attached to the
machine.
deformation. Check that the vibration damping element is
undamaged and securely attached.
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can
lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage
!
in people who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experience
If the muf�er on your machine is Ţtted with a spark arrestor symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will Such symptoms include numbness, loss of
cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of
damage.strength, changes in skin colour or
condition. These symptoms normally appear
in the Ţngers, hands or wrists. The risk
increases at low temperatures.
Muf�er
WARNING! Muf�ers Ţtted with catalytic
!converters get very hot during use and
The muf�er is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum remain so for some time after stopping. This
and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.also applies at idle speed. Contact can result
A muf�er Ţtted with a catalytic converter is also designed to in burns to the skin. Remember the risk of
reduce harmful exhaust gases.Å¢re!
WARNING! The inside of the muf�er contain
chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid
!contact with these elements in the event of a
damaged muf�er.
WARNING! Bear in mind that:
!The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot
and may contain sparks which can start a
Å¢re. Never start the machine indoors or near
combustible material!
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