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Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to
certification requirements for some markets.
Euro V Emissions
WARNING: Tampering with the engine
voids the EU type-approval of this product.
Safety
Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out
specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING: Used if there is a risk of
injury or death for the operator or bystanders
if the instructions in the manual are not
obeyed.
CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of
damage to the product, other materials or
the adjacent area if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
Note: Used to give more information that is necessary
in a given situation.
General safety instructions
WARNING: Read the warning
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be
dangerous if used carelessly or incorrectly and can
cause serious injury or death to the operator or
others. It is extremely important that you read and
understand the contents of this operator’s manual.
• Under no circumstances may the design of the
product be modified without the permission of the
manufacturer. Never use a product that has been
modified in any way from its original specification
and always use original accessories. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can result in
serious personal injury or the death of the operator
or others.
• A used muffler/spark arrester and spark arrester
mounting face may contain deposits of combustion
particles that may be carcinogenic. Avoid being
exposed to these compounds when handling the
muffler and/or spark arrester. Prior to any handling
of the muffler and/or the spark arrester, refer to
To
do a check of the muffler on page 8
.
• 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 physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this product.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING: Read the warning
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• You must understand the difference between grass
clearing and grass trimming before use.
• If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain
how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact
your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid all
usage which you consider to be beyond your
capability.
• Never use a product that is faulty. Carry out the
safety checks, maintenance and service instructions
described in this manual. Some maintenance and
service measures must be carried out by trained and
qualified specialists. Refer to
Maintenance on page
15
.
• All covers, guards and handles must be fitted before
you start the product. Ensure that the spark plug cap
and ignition lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of
electric shock.
• Never use the product if you are fatigued, while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medication
or anything that could affect your vision, alertness,
coordination or judgement.
• Do not use the product in bad weather such
as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense
cold, etcetera. Working in bad weather is tiring
and often brings added risks, such as icy ground,
unpredictable felling direction, etcetera.
• The only accessories you can operate with this
engine unit are the cutting attachments that we
recommend. Refer to
Accessories on page 21
.
• Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the
product. As the product is equipped with a spring-
loaded start/stop switch and can be started by low
speed and force on the starter handle, even small
children under some circumstances can produce the
force necessary to start the product. This can mean
a risk of serious personal injury. Therefore remove
the spark plug cap when the product is not under
close supervision.
• Running an engine in a confined or badly ventilated
area can result in death due to asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
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