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PETROL BRUSH CUTTER
USER'S MANUAL
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Operating instructions
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Safety instructions
Read carefully!
Always wear a safety helmet, safety gloves, protective clothing (cut-resistant trousers) and safety footwear.
Keep the machine out of children’s reach.
Never run the engine if there is only petrol in the petrol tank.
Never pour in fuel if the engine is running or if it is still hot. Only fi ll up the engine when it is cold.
Store fuel in a closed container in a dry and cool place.
Adhere to safety directives.
Check the work area prior to every use. Remove items that could be defl ected or that could jam in the
machine.
When working, all other persons must be outside the range of at least 15 meters.
Never use the machine without the protective cover (of the cutting blade) installed.
Never fi ll up the petrol tank so that it is completely full.
The fuel tank cap must be fi rmly tightened to prevent fuel from leaking out.
Do not permit the machine to run at full speed if the petrol tank is empty.
Never turn off the machine suddenly if it is running at full speed.
Do not use the machine if it is damaged in any way. Contact a qualifi ed service centre.
When carrying, hold the entire machine because holding it only by the fuel tank is dangerous and may result
in damage to the petrol tank and a fi re.
Always hold the brush cutter with both hands.
Never place a hot brush cutter on to dry grass.
Smoking is forbidden when working with the machine.
Safety instructions
Fuel
During transport, the fuel tank of the brush cutter must be empty.
Only transport fuel in approved canisters.
Regularly inspect the fuel tank cap. It must be tightened and fuel must not leak out
Protect the environment: take care to avoid a fuel spill and soil contamination.
Start the machine at least 3 metres away from where you fi lled it up with fuel.
Never fi ll up fuel in closed rooms. There must be suffi cient ventilation in the room, risk of an explosion.
Do not inhale fuel vapours. Wear safety gloves when pouring in fuel.
Regularly replace and clean your protective clothing.
