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FPLMP138
FPLMP138
Getting
Started . . .
Emergency
Familiarise yourself with the use of this product by means of this instruction
manual. Memorise the safety directions and follow them to the letter. This will
help to prevent risks and hazards.
1.
Always be alert when using this product, so that you can recognise and handle
risks early.
Fast intervention can prevent serious injury and damage to property.
2.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug connector if there are
malfunctions.
Have the product checked by a qualified professional and repaired,
if necessary, before you operate it again.
3.
In case of fire stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug connector.
Take
fire-extinguishing measures immediately if the product switch is no longer accessible.
WARNING!
Never use water to extinguish the product on fire. Burning fuel must
be extinguished with special extinguishing agents! We recommend that you
keep a suitable fire extinguisher within reach in your work area! We recommend
to have dry powder fire extinguisher always available.
Residual risks
Even if you are operating this product in accordance with all the safety requirements,
potential risks of injury and damage remain. The following dangers can arise in
connection with the structure and design of this product:
1. Health defects resulting from vibration emission if the product is used over long
periods of time or not adequately managed and properly maintained.
2. Injuries and damage to property due to broken application tools or the sudden impact
of hidden objects during use.
3. Danger of injury and property damage caused by flying objects.
4. Burns, if touching hot surfaces.
WARNING!
This product produces an electromagnetic field during operation!
This field may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants! To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend
persons with medical implants to consult their doctor and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this product!
Symbols
On the product, the rating label and within these instructions you will find among others
the following symbols and abbreviations. Familiarise yourself with them to reduce hazards
like personal injuries and damage to property.
kW
Kilowatt
ml
Millilitre
cm
3
Cubic centimetre
g/kWh
Gram per kilowatt per hour
/min or min
-1
Per minute
kg/h
Kilogram per hour
mm
Millimetre
°C
Degree Celsius
cm
Centimetre
dB(A)
Decibel (A-rated)
kg
Kilogram
m/s
2
Metres per second squared
l
Litre
mm.yyyy
Manufacturing date code; year of manufacturing (
yyyy
) and month of
manufacturing (
mm
)
Description of signal words:
DANGER!
The signal word that indicates a hazard with a high level of risk
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING!
The signal word that indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
The signal word that indicates a hazard with a low level of risk
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE!
Indicates a practical tip, advice or practice not related to personal
injury.
Lock/to tighten or secure.
Wear respiratory protection.
Unlock/to loosen.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
Note/Remark.
Wear protective gloves.
Caution/Warning.
Read the instruction manual.
Wear protective, slip-resistant
safety footwear.
Mow across the face of slopes,
never up and down.
Safety information
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