GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CLOTHINGMake sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting
when the throttle lock is released.
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing
that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy,
long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go
barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
FIRST AID KIT
Always have a Ţrst aid kit nearby.
Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its original
position when you release it.
Machine2222s safety equipment
This section describes the machine2s safety equipment, its
purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried
out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the �What is
what?� section to locate where this equipment is positioned
on your machine.
Check that the throttle control and throttle lock move freely
and that the return springs work properly.IMPORTANT! All servicing and repair work on the machine
requires special training. This is especially true of the
machine2s safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the
checks described below you must contact your service
agent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee the
availability of professional repairs and service. If the retailer
who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer, ask him for
the address of your nearest service agent.
See instructions under the heading Start. Start the machine
and apply full throttle. Release the throttle and check that the WARNING! Never use a machine with faulty
safety equipment. The machineOs safety
!cutting attachment stops and remains at a standstill. If the equipment must be checked and maintained
cutting attachment rotates with the throttle in the idle position as described in this section. If your machine
then the carburettor idle setting must be checked. See fails any of these checks contact your
instructions under the heading Maintenance.service agent to get it repaired.
Throttle lock
The throttle lock is designed to prevent accidental operation
of the throttle control. When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when
you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B).
When you release the handle the throttle control and the
throttle lock both move back to their original positions. This
movement is controlled by two independent return springs.
This arrangement means that the throttle control is
automatically locked at the idle setting.Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
A
B
Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you
move the stop switch to the stop setting.
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