plete, defective or has been altered by anyone other thanDuring use
an Authorized Service Center. The risk of accidentsDuring use and for a few minutes after switching off
increases considerably if maintenance is not carried our9the machine, the gearbox and zone near the shaft
regularly in a professional way. In case of doubt contact anon which the cutting device is fastened are very hot. The
authorized service center.muffler and its guard are very hot during use and after the
engine has been switched off, even with the engine run-
All operations of maintenance, assembly, disassem-ning at minimum speed. Contact can cause burns. Do
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bly and fueling should be done with the machine onnot touch these parts if they are still hot.
a flat, solid surface so that the motor cannot turn over, in a
stable position with the motor off, the switch turned toTwigs or grass may jam between the safety guard
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O/STOP, the cutting tool stopped and wearing adequateand the blade or nylon string head. Never try to
protective gloves.remove this material with the engine running and the
blade rotating. Watch out for the rotating parts and hot
Apparelsurfaces of the machine. Contact between the blades
Dress suitably for the job; wear approved personaland any extraneous objects could cause serious injury to
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protection gear:the operator or other people or animals in the vicinity, and
Y Closely fitting protective clothing (do not wear shorts orcould also damage the machine. Cut only the material
loose clothing). Do not wear jewelry that could getrecommended for each accessory and take care not to
caught in moving parts of the machine.let the blades come into contact with rocks, metal parts,
Y Safety boots with non-slip sole, crush-resistant toe capetc. The blade is sharp, so be very careful when handling
and protection against cuts (do not wear sandals orit even with the engine off.
work barefoot).
Y Sturdy gloves resistant to cuts and vibrations.Keep any other persons or animals away from the
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Y Safety visor or protective goggles. Remove the protec-work zone (minimum distance 15 meters). Since
tive film if any.there is a danger when you are working that the blade or
Y Hearing protection.nylon string head could throw out grass, dirt, rocks or for-
Y Hard hat (if there is any risk of falling objects).eign bodies, when someone approaches switch the
engine off or stop the blade or rotating head (see section
Health precautionsentitled "Starting and stopping the engine").Fasten your
Avoid prolonged use. Noise and vibrations may behair above shoulder length. Start the machine in a flat
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dangerous. Prolonged use of the machine or otherplace, in a stable position, making sure the cutting tool
equipment expose the operator to vibrations that candoes not touch any obstacles. Use the machine holding it
cause the White Finger Syndrome (Syndrome ofto the right of your body so that the exhaust fumes can
Raynaud).This could reduce the sensitivity of the hands inescape freely without obstruction from your clothing. While
distinguishing different temperatures and cause a generalworking, grip the brush cutter firmly with both hands.
numbness. The operator should therefore check the con-Stand in a stable position on your feet. Keep the grips
ditions of the hands and fingers if the machine is usedclean and dry. Do not use the brush cutter while standing
continuously or regularly. If one of the symptoms shouldon a ladder or other unstable support. You should always
appear, consult a doctor immediately. Prolonged use ofbe able to control your balance. Never use the machine
the machine or other equipment can cause discomfort,under extreme weather conditions or in bad weather (very
stress, fatigue, hearing damage. Wear suitable hearinglow temperatures, very hot, humid climate, fog, rain, wind,
protection when using the machine. Correct and scrupu-etc.). Keep all parts of your body and clothing away from
lous maintenance can also help to protect you furtherthe blades during startup or when the engine is running.
from the risk of noise and vibration.During use, keep the work zone in front of you. Never cut
walking backwards as you cannot see possible hazards.
Avoid contact of the eyes and skin with any oil orDo not put the machine down with the engine running.
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fuel. Do not inhale the gasoline fumes as they areNever leave the machine alone. Never raise the brush cut-
toxic. Do not start or run the motor in closed or poorlyter above knee level during cutting.
ventilated places. The exhaust fumes are poisonous to
breathe and can be asphyxiating and even fatal.Adjust the shaft fastening buckle so that the blade
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or line cutter head are parallel to the ground. The
Work zoneconnection point should be held in the original position so
Examine the work area and be careful of any haz-as to avoid unbalancing the shaft.
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ards (such as roads, driveways, power lines, hang-
ing tree limbs, etc.). Take special care when working onPrecautions for carrying the machine
sloping terrain. Before use, remove any rubbish from theNever carry the brush cutter, even for short
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work area such as rocks, broken glass, ropes, metaldistances, with the engine running. Switch off
parts, cans, bottles and any foreign body that couldthe engine and carry it with the blade or nylon
become entangled with rotating parts or be projectedstring head facing backward. For your safety, dur-
dangerously at a distance. Take account of possible haz-ing transport and storage, always protect the
ards that may not be perceived because of the noise ofblade with the guard supplied with the machine
the machine. Make sure there is someone in the vicinity(see "Protection for transport").When you trans-
within safe calling distance in case of accident.port the brush cutter in a motor vehicle, place it in
a stable fixed position so that no fuel leaks out. We
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