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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
Bear in mind that:
Engine exhaust fumes contain car-
bon monoxide, which can cause
carbon monoxide poisoning. For
this reason you should not start or
run the machine indoors, or any-
where that is poorly ventilated.
The exhaust fumes from the engine
are hot and may contain sparks
which can start a fire. Never start
the machine indoors or near com-
bustible material!
When fitting, tighten the nut in the opposite
direction to the direction of rotation of the
cutting attachment. To remove it, undo the
nut in the same direction as the cutting at-
tachment rotates. (CAUTION! The nut has
a left--hand thread.) Tighten the nut using
the socket spanner.
IMPORTANT!
Only use cutting attachments with the guards
we recommend! See the section on
“Technical data”.
Refer to the instructions for the cutting attach-
ment to check the correct way to load the
trimmer line and the correct line diameter.
Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharp-
ened! Follow our recommendations. Also re-
fer to the instructions on the blade packaging.
Maintain the correct blade setting! Follow our
instructions and use the recommended file
gauge.
WARNING:
The inside of the
muffler contain chemicals that may
be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with
these elements in the event of a
damaged muffler.
The nylon lining inside the locking nut must
not be so worn that you can turn it by
hand. The lining should offer a resistance
of at least 1.5 Nm. The nut should be re-
placed after it has been put on approx. 10
times.
Cutting equipment
This section describes how to choose and
maintain your cutting equipment in order to:
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Reduce the risk of blade thrust.
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Obtain maximum cutting performance.
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Extend the life of cutting equipment.
WARNING:
Mufflers fitted with
catalytic converters get very hot
during use and remain so for some
time after stopping. This also applies
at idle speed. Contact can result in
burns to the skin. Remember the risk
of fire!
Regularly check that the muffler is securely
attached to the machine.
Locking nut
A locking nut is used to secure some types
of cutting attachment.
In countries that have a warm and dry
climate there is a significant risk of fire.
We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark
arrestor mesh. Check whether the muffler
on your machine is fitted with this kind of
mesh.
For mufflers, it is very important that you
follow the instructions on checking, main-
taining, and servicing your machine.
Never use a machine that has a faulty
muffler.
Muffler bolts
Spark arrestor mesh
