SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vibration damping systemFor muf�ers it is very important that you follow the instructions
on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine. See
Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and
that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation servicing the machine?s safety equipment.
easier.
WARNING! Muf�ers Ţtted with catalytic
converters get very hot during use and
!remain so for some time after stopping. This
also applies at idle speed. Contact can result
in burns to the skin. Remember the risk of
Å¢re!
WARNING! The inside of the muf�er contain
Use of incorrectly wound cord or an incorrect cutting chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid
attachment increases the level of vibration.!contact with these elements in the event of a
The machine2s vibration damping system reduces the transfer damaged muf�er.
of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and
the machine2s handle unit.
WARNING! Bear in mind that:
!Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which can cause carbon
monoxide poisoning. For this reason you
should not start or run the machine indoors,
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can or anywhere that is poorly ventilated.
lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage
!in people who have impaired circulation. The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot
Contact your doctor if you experience and may contain sparks which can start a
Å¢re. Never start the machine indoors or near
symptoms of overexposure to vibration. combustible material!
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of
strength, changes in skin colour or Cutting equipment
condition. These symptoms normally appear
A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass.in the Ţngers, hands or wrists. The risk
increases at low temperatures.
Muf�er
The muf�er is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum
and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.Locking nut
A muf�er Ţtted with a catalytic converter is also designed to A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting
reduce harmful exhaust gases.
attachment.
In 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.
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