CAUTION!
Danger of serious leg injuries.
Maximum shaft speed.Take scrupulous care to follow the
instructions in the manual.
CAUTION!
Danger of kickback. The blade is The cutting parts and muffler may
capable of amputating arms and
legs.get very hot and cause burns. Wait
a few minutes before touching
them.
Prior to useresistant to cuts and vibrations. d) Safety visor
" Do not use this machine for any other purpose or protective goggles. Remove the protective
than that for which it was designed, using the film if any. e) Hearing protection. The use of
proper cutting devices as indicated in the personal protection gear does not eliminate the
instructions.risk of injury but may reduce the effect of the
" B1. Anyone who uses the machine should damage in case of accidents.
have read the entire manual with extreme care." Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that could
" Make sure you know how to stop the engine get caught in the moving parts of the machine.
and blade if necessary (see section entitled " Watch out for the rotating parts and hot
?Starting and stopping the engine).surfaces of the machine.
" All users should be familiar with the operations Health precautions
for use of the machine under absolutely safe
conditions as described in this manual, and CAUTION! Avoid prolonged use.
should be instructed in the proper cutting Noise and vibrations may be
techniques to use, possibly by practical dangerous.
demonstration." Prolonged use of the machine or other
" Do not use the machine if you are tired, in poor
equipment expose the operator to vibrations
health or under the effects of alcohol or that can cause the White Finger Syndrome
medication that could affect your reactions.(Syndrome of Raynaud). This could reduce the
" Do not allow children or persons who are not sensitivity of the hands in distinguishing
familiar with these instructions and are not
different temperatures and cause a general
sufficiently trained to use the brush cutter. numbness. The operator should therefore
Local regulations may specify an age limit for check the conditions of the hands and fingers if
users.the machine is used continuously or regularly.
" Keep this manual with the machine when
If one of the symptoms should appear, consult
selling or lending it, to enable the future users a doctor immediately.
to familiarize themselves with the product and " Prolonged use of the machine or other
instructions for safe use.equipment can cause discomfort, stress,
" Always inspect the machine carefully prior to
fatigue, hearing damage. Wear suitable
use: make sure it is correctly assembled and hearing protection when using the machine.
that there are no loose screws, damaged parts, Correct and scrupulous maintenance can also
fuel leaks.help to protect you further from the risk of noise
" Replace any accessories (blades, nylon string
and vibration.
heads, guards) which show damage or cracks " Never start or run the engine in a closed or
or appear excessively worn. Have your poorly ventilated place.
Authorized Service Center replace any
damaged parts.CAUTION! The exhaust fumes are
" Perform all operations of maintenance and/or toxic if inhaled, and may cause
assembly ONLY with the engine off and asphixiation and even death.
wearing gloves.Work zone
Apparel" Examine the work area and be careful of any
" B2. Dress suitably for the job; wear approved hazards (such as roads, driveways, power
personal protection gear: a) Close-fitting lines, hanging tree limbs, etc.).
clothing (no shorts or loose clothes). b) Safety " Before use, remove any rubbish from the work
boots with non-slip sole, crush-resistant toe area such as rocks, broken glass, ropes, metal
cap and protection against cuts (do not wear parts, cans, bottles and any foreign body that
sandals or work barefoot). c) Sturdy gloves could become entangled with rotating parts or
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