C. SAFETY USAGEA
This product must be held to the right of thefly off and seriously injure the operator and/or
operatorOs body. bystanders.
This will ensure exhaust fumes are directed awaya) WHEN USING A BLADE ENSURE THE
from the operator and will not be obstructed byCORRECT GUARD IS FITTED.
the operatorOs clothing. If you have not used a
b) WHEN USING A NYLON STRING HEAD
trimmer before, spend some time in becomingENSURE THE CORRECT GUARD IS FITTED.
familiar with the controls and method of usage
When using the unit always hold the front part
before operation.
of the machine (blade or nylon string head)
Check the machine carefully before using it.below your waist.
Make sure that there are no loosened screws,NYLON STRING HEAD:
damaged parts or fuel leakages.
Always make sure it has been correctly
Replace damaged or excessively worn
assembled and fitted.
accessories (blades, string heads, guards).
The nylon head is suitable to cut grass and
Ensure all maintenance or repair work is carriedweeds wherever there might be obstacles like
out by an authorised service center.
trees, fences or walls.
N.B. In order to maintain performance and safety,
The nylon string head also reduces the
be sure to use original spare parts andlikelihood of damaging small plants and trees
accessories.
bark.
Avoid using the trimmer over excessively long
Only use flexible, nonfilament nylon line in the
periods of time.nylon line head as specified by the
Excessive amounts of vibration can be harmful.manufacturer. Never use metallic line which
1) Remove from the working area grit, debris,could break off and become a dangerous
projectile.
ropes, metal parts or any other object which
might get entangled around the rotating partsBLADE:
or be dangerously projected. Always make sure it has been correctly fitted.
Use only the correct accessory recommendedWhen fitting or changing a cutting device,
for the type of vegetation to be cut. Do not let
ensure you follow the instructions in the
the rotating blade contact any foreign objectsection OBlade or nylon string head assembly�
such as stones, rocks, cans etc.
with extreme precision. Fit these cutting
Secure hair to keep it above shoulder height.devices using all and only the parts as
Before starting to work fit the harness. Adjustdescribed, and in the correct order.
harness with the buckle so that the trimmer is
4) BLADES: you can cut any type of grass,
well balanced on your right side and the bladebrushwood or shrub.
or string head is parallel to the ground. Always
maintain a firm foothold and a good balanceOperate the machine like a sickle always
while using the machine. Do not movecutting at full throttle.
backwards while you work as obstacles may5) WARNING: always use a well sharpened blade.
not be visible.
A blade with worn teeth besides providing
The fitting of the safety pole barrier ispoor performance might also generate a
obligatory on units equipped with a deltasudden thrust. This can result in a violent
shaped handle when used with a metal blade.sideways kick caused when the blade touches
against wood or solid bodies, such thrust
The purpose of this safety pole barrier is to
maintain a safe distance between the metalmight then cause the operator to loose control
of the machine itself. Never attempt to work
blade and the user under all normal or
exceptional circumstances. with a damaged blade but replace it with a
new one.
2) Harness ring (B) must never be moved from its
THRUST: can occur when using any type of
original position to avoid unbalancing the unit.
circular blade within the risk area: therefore it
Front handles can be separately adjusted tois advisable to cut using the remaining area of
make usage easier on units fitted with OU�
the blade.
shaped handles.
CIRCULAR SAW BLADE: it can be used to cut
3) The following accessories can be assembled tosappling, small trees with a diameter up to 7
your trimmer: a) blade, b) nylon string head.
cm., to clean shrubs.
Do not attach any blade to a unit without
WARNING: IF A METAL 24-80 TOOTH BLADE
proper installation of all required parts. FailureIS USED (A TOOTH SAW BLADE) A DOUBLE
to use the proper parts can cause the blade to
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