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Replace the exhaust silencers if they are

faulty.

Each time the brush cutter is used, a general

check must be carried out on the condition of
the equipment, cutting unit, guards and fasten-
ing elements before switching it on, to ensure
that the parts are not worn, damaged or loose.
Always check that the throttle lever and «STOP»
button work correctly.
Check that the lever that blocks the throttle
(safety lever) works correctly; the throttle should
only work when the safety lever on the upper
side of the handgrip is pressed simultaneously.

Check that the handles and the harness

attachment are in the correct position and that
the machine is well balanced.

Ensure that the “minimum revs” speed is set

correctly so that the machine stops running
when the throttle is released.

C) USE

Do not start the motor indoors or in poorly

ventilated areas where toxic carbon monoxide
fumes can accumulate.

Work in daylight only.

Wherever possible, do not use the machine on

wet ground.

While working, remain at a safe distance away

from the cutting tool. This distance depends on
the harness connection point.

Always walk. Never run or stand in an unsta-

ble position. Be careful of obstacles such as
stones, tree stumps etc. which the operator
could trip over.

Do not use the machine on slopes that could

put the operator at risk. Mind your step when
working on a slope and always work in a stable
position. Always use the cutter on the flat. Never
use it while walking up or down a slope.

It is the user’s responsibility to assess the

potential risks of the work area and to take all the
necessary precautions to ensure his/her safety.
This is especially important when working on
slopes, unstable, slippery or moving ground.

If metal cutting tools (e.g. 3-pointed disks, 4-

pointed disks) are used, there is the risk that they
will recoil if they hit a solid object (stones, tree
stumps etc.). The brush cutter will be forced in
the opposite direction to the one in which the
tool rotates.

Never adjust the motor timing so that it

exceeds its standard running speed.

10.

Before starting the motor, ensure that anyone

in the vicinity is at a safe distance away (at least
15 metres) from the machine, that the cutting
tool is not touching the ground and that the
machine is stable.

11.

When the tool rotates, it may throw up

objects from the ground. Keep a safe distance of
at least 15 metres between the machine and
people or animals.
Do not use the brush cutter near vehicles or any-
thing else that might be damaged by flying
objects.

12.

Start up the motor carefully in accordance

with the user’s instructions, keeping well away
from the cutting tool.

13.

Always keep the brush cutter attached to the

harness while you are working.

14.

Stop the motor and disconnect the spark

plug wire in the following cases:
– Before carrying out any work on the cutting

system.

– Before cleaning, checking, adjusting or repair-

ing the brush cutter.

– Only adjustments to the carburettor and the

minimum setting are made with the motor run-
ning. During these operations, work with the
drive shaft fitted. Also ensure that the equip-
ment does not come into contact with any
object and that the brush cutter is in a stable
position.

– After hitting a foreign object, inspect the cut-

ting system and the drive shaft to check that
there is no damage. Make any repairs neces-
sary before using the brush cutter again.

– If the brush cutter starts to shake in an irregu-

lar manner, look for the cause of the vibrations
and remedy this.

15.

Stop the motor in the following cases:

– Whenever the brush cutter is left unsupervised.
– Before filling with fuel.
– During movement from one work area to

another.

16.

Do not use the machine continuously, for

lengthy periods. Pause every so often and
switch off the motor.

SAFETY MEASURES