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the ejection opening. A moment of
carelessness when using the equip-
ment may result in serious injury.
•
Do not leave or carry the equipment
when the engine is running.
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Switch off the engine, take out the
spark plug connector and ensure that
all moving parts are still:
- Before releasing blockages or re-
moving obstructions in the ejection
channel;
- Before checking, cleaning or work-
ing on the equipment;
- If a foreign body is struck. Look for
damage to the equipment and carry out
the necessary repairs before restarting
and working with the equipment;
- If the equipment starts to vibrate
unusually strongly, an immediate
check is required.
•
Switch off the engine
- When leaving the equipment;
- Before refuelling;
•
Close the throttle valve when stopping
the engine.
•
Do not leave the equipment unat-
tended in the workplace.
•
Do not work with equipment that is
damaged or incomplete or has been
converted without the approval of the
manufacturer.
Using machines for applications other
than those intended may result in dan-
gerous situations.
•
Do not work with the device if there
is a risk of lightning strike. Danger of
electric shock.
Maintenance and Storage:
•
Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are tightened firmly and the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained equipment.
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Do not keep the equipment with petrol
in the tank inside a building in which
petrol fumes could potentially come
into contact with open fire or sparks.
•
Allow the engine to cool before plac-
ing the equipment in enclosed spaces.
Risk of fire.
•
To avoid the risk of fire, keep the en-
gine, exhaust and area around the fuel
tank free of grass, leaves or leaking
grease (oil).
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Check the grass catcher regularly for
wear or loss of function.
•
For reasons of safety, replace worn or
damaged parts. Replace defective si-
lencers.
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If the fuel tank is to be drained, do this
outdoors.
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Handle your equipment with care. Keep
the tools sharp and clean to enable you
to work better and more safely. Follow
the maintenance directions.
•
Do not attempt to repair the equipment
yourself unless you are trained to do
so. Any work not specified in these
instructions is to be carried out only by
customer service centres authorised by
us.
•
Keep the equipment in a dry place and
out of reach of children. Machines are
dangerous if used by inexperienced
people.
CAREFUL HANDLING AND USE
OF BATTERY DEVICES
a) Charge the batteries only
in chargers that are recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
Risk of fire if a charger that is
suitable for a specific type of bat-
tery is used with other batteries.
b) In the power tools, use only
the batteries designed for the