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Causes and prevention of kickback:
A kickback may occur when the brush blade or
the extremity of the spool touches an object or
the ground.
Contact with the extremity can, in some cases,
cause a sudden reverse reaction, pushing the
machine to the side and/or back towards the
operator.
These sudden reactions can cause a loss of
control, and thus cause a serious accident
to the person. Do not rely exclusively on the
safety devices built into the machine. The user
should take several steps to eliminate the risk
of accident or injury while mowing.
Kickback is the result of misuse of the tool and/or
of incorrect procedures or conditions of usage,
and can be avoided by taking proper precautions
as specified below.
- Hold the machine firmly with both hands, with the
thumbs and fingers around the hand grips, and
keep your body and arms in such a position to
allow you to withstand kickback forces. Kickback
forces can be controlled by the operator if the
necessary precautions are taken. Do not let the
machine go.
- Do not stretch your arms too far. This helps
prevent accidental contact with the extremities
and allows for better control of the machine in
unexpected situations.
- Only use the cutting elements specified by the
manufacturer. Unsuitable cutting elements may
cause a breakage and/or kickbacks.
- Do not use disc sawtooth blades.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING! Each operation indicated below
must be carried out while the engine is off, the
spark plug cap disconnected and the engine
cooled to room temperature.
WARNING! Do not tamper with or attempt to
repair this machine. Improper maintenance
compromises the safe use of the machine.
WARNING! If in doubt, contact an authorised
service centre.
Regularly clean and perform maintenance on
your machine, to ensure that it remains perfectly
efficient and has a long working life.
