Original user instructions
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ORIGINAL USER INSTRUCTIONS
Contents
About this handbook........................................ 15
Product description.......................................... 15
Technical data..................................................16
Safety instructions............................................16
Assembly..........................................................17
Fuel and Operating fluids.................................18
Startup.............................................................. 18
Operation..........................................................19
Maintenance and care..................................... 20
Storage.............................................................21
Recommissioning............................................. 21
Disposal............................................................21
Troubleshooting................................................21
EC declaration of conformity............................22
Warranty...........................................................23
ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK
Read this documentation before starting up
the machine. This is a precondition for safe
working and flawless operation.
Observe the safety warnings in this docu-
mentation and on the product.
This documentation is a permanent integral
part of the product described and must be
passed on to the new owner if the product is
sold.
Explanation of symbols
CAUTION!
Following these safety warnings care-
fully can prevent personal injury and/or
material damage.
ADVICE
Special instructions for greater ease of
understanding and improved handling.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This documentation describes a hand-held scythe
with a petrol engine.
Product overview
see Figure 1
1 Cutting blade
2 String head
3 Guard
4 “Bike“ grip
5 Gas lever
6 Engine ON / OFF switch
7 Gas lever lock
8 Shoulder strap
9 Air filter shroud
10 Petrol tank
11 lever “Choke / Run”
12 Primer (cold-start)
13 peel-away sheath
Symbols on the machine
Caution! Special care required during
use.
Read the operating instructions before
start-up.
Wear safety goggles, safety helmet,
ear defenders.
Wear gloves.
Wear safety shoes.
Keep body and clothing away from cut-
ting parts.
Danger due to ejected objects!
15m(50ft)
The distance between the device and
other persons must be at least 15 m.
Safety and protective equipment
Emergency Stop
In the event of an emergency, swith the ignition
switch to “STOP”.