AA. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1) ENGINE12) SPARK PLUG
2) SHAFT13) AIR FILTER COVER
3) THROTTLE TRIGGER14) FUEL TANK CAP
4) THROTTLE ADVANCE15) MUFFLER SHIELD
7) NYLON STRING HEAD16) ENGINE SHAFT JOINT
8) STOP SWITCH 17) J FRONT HANDLE
9) CHOKE LEVER18) REAR CONTROL GRIP
10)STARTER HANDLE19) SAFETY GUARD
11)HARNESS RING20) SAFETY GRIP
B. SAFETY RULES
1) Make sure all operators study this manualfooting. Make sure the blade or the nylon string
carefully before using the trimmer; only use thishead does not touch the ground or any obstacle.
machine for usage specifically mentioned in
5) PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE: do not operate
this manual.the trimmer near fire or spilled petrol. Do not
Never allow children to use the trimmer.run the engine in closed or poorly ventilated
2) When working with the trimmer wear suitableareas. EXHAUST GASES ARE POISONOUS
WHEN INHALED, THEY CAN CAUSE
clothes: a) Close fitting protective clothes ( do
SUFFOCATION AND DEATH.
not wear short trousers or loose clothes). b)
Safety shoes (do not wear sandals and do notAfter refuelling always wipe off any spilled fuel.
work barefoot). c) Heavy-duty gloves. d) SafetyDo not smoke during this operation. Start the
face shield or goggles. Ensure you peel off theengine far away from the refuelling area and
protective films, if existing, from the see -from fuel containers (minimum distance 3
through plastic. e) Ear protection. f) Headmeters). Do not refuel while the engine is still
protection when using circular saw blades.running.
Make sure you know how to stop the engine in
6) Keep people and animals away from working
an emergency (see the section STARTING AND
area (minimum distance 15 meters). If
STOPPING ENGINE). Never use the trimmersomebody should approach you, turn the
when tired, physically indisposed or under theengine off and stop the blade or the rotating
effect of alcohol, certain medicines or otherhead (see chapter STARTING AND
drugs. Be careful of the rotating cuttingSTOPPING THE ENGINE) as during operation
attachment and hot surfaces on the unit.the blade or the nylon string head might project
3) Prolonged use of this product or othergrass, grit, or other debris. The blade is sharp,
machines exposing the operator to vibrationbe careful even if handling it when the engine is
may produce WhitefingerOs disease (RaynaudOsoff.
Phenomenon). This may reduce the handsOWear heavy-duty gloves. Turn the engine off
ability to feel and regulate temperature andand wait for rotating parts to stop completely
may produce general numbness. Continual or
before working on the machine or before
regular users should therefore monitor closely
touching the blade or the string head above all
the condition of their hands or fingers. If any ofto remove possible entangled material.
the symptoms appear, seek immediate medical
advice. Always hold the trimmer firmly with
both hands. When working maintain a firmDO NOT USE THE TRIMMER AT ALL IF THE
foothold. The trimmer must be used exclusivelySPECIFIED SAFETY GUARD IS NOT FIRMLY
as recommended (see section SAFETYATTACHED (see sections SAFETY USAGE and
USAGE). BLADES AND NYLON STRING HEAD
ASSEMBLY).
4) Do not carry the trimmer while the engine is
running even for short distances; switch off thePay careful attention to safety
engine and carry the unit with the cutting headrecommendations as you might put your life or
behind you. When carrying the trimmer in asomebody elseOs in danger as a result of: a)
vehicle, secure it to avoid fuel leakage. Alwayspossible contact with cutting or rotating parts.
empty the fuel tank before transporting the unit.b) possibility of projection of various objects.
ATTENTION: For your safety the blade must
WARNING: do not start engine if it is not
be kept at all times in its proper case duringattached to the shaft as the clutch might
transport and storage.disintegrate. For units equipped with a clutch,
Start the trimmer on a flat surface. When
be sure the cutting attachment stops turning
starting the unit, ensure you have a firmwhen the engine idles.
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