B7 - CAUTION! Petrol is highly in-
flammable.
DANGER OF BURNS AND FIRE.
In case of fire, if possible, use a fire
extinguisher; alternatively, throw
earth on the flames; if the fire does
not go out immediately, move at least
20 metres away from the machine
and wait for the fire to go out naturally.
7.1 - Keep the petrol in special con-
tainers intended for such use.
7.2 - Only refuel outdoors; do not
smoke when filling up with petrol.
7.3 - Refuel before starting the motor.
Never take the cap off the tank and
never refuel while the motor is running
or hot.
7.4 In case of an overflow of petrol, do
not try starting the motor but move the
machine away from the spilt petrol; avoid
causing sparks or fire, until all the petrol
vapours have disappeared.
7.5 - Close the petrol tank and the con-
tainers and firmly tighten the caps.
B8 - Replace the silencer when faulty
or damaged.
B9 - Before using always make a sight
check to ensure the cutters, the cutter
etention pins and the cutting edges are
not worn or damaged. Change any
damaged or worn blades in complete
lots to maintain balance.
OPERATION
C1 - Do not run the motor in a closed or
restricted environment where the car-
bon monoxide in the exhaust gases
could build up.
C2 - Only work in daylight or where
there is good artificial lighting.
C3 - Always hold the machine with both
hands.
MOTOR HOE OPERATING MANUAL
Assume a stable and safe position.
C4 - As much as possible, avoid using
the MOTOR HOE on muddy soils,
stony soils and very hard (frozen) soils.
C5 - Rest your feet firmly on the ground
on gradients.
C6 - Always walk and never run with
the machine.
C7 - On slopes, move crossways, with-
out ever proceeding upwards or down-
wards.
C8 - Take every precaution when
changing direction on slopes.
C9 - Avoid working on very steep gra-
dients.
C10 - Be very careful when changing
direction and pulling the MOTOR HOE
back.
C11 - Stop the motor (and consequently
the cutters) when the MOTOR HOE has
to cross ground different from that which
has to be hoed and when this is trans-
ported to and from the work area.
C12 - Do not change the motor set-
tings or tamper with the motor to increase
rpm.
C13 - When starting up the motor, be
careful to follow all instructions and keep
your feet well away from the cutters.
C14 - Keep hands and feet well away
from rotating parts.
C15 - Never lift or transport the ma-
chine while the motor is running.
C16 - Stop the motor and discon-
nect the cable from the plug:
C17 - Before cleaning, servicing or
inspecting, make sure the cutters and
all other moving parts are completely
stopped. Disconnect the cable from the
plug and move this away from the plug
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