Keep persons (esp. children) and animals away from product and working area.
Projection hazard (e.g. stones or other objects...). Keep bystanders at a safe
distance (at least 3m) away from the tool while in operation.
Never direct the blown air opening toward persons or animals.
Wear appropriate protective equipment.
Press the primer 6 times.
Only use petrol/oil mixture with a ratio of 40 :1. Do not use any other mixture
ratio. Always switch the product off and let it cool down, before refuelling it.
Guaranteed sound power level.
3.2 – Safety instructions
- Become familiar with the owner's manual before attempting to operate the product.
- This product can cause serious injuries. Read the instructions carefully for the correct handling,
preparation, maintenance, starting and stopping of the product. Become familiar with all controls and
the proper use of the product.
- Never allow children to use the product.
- Avoid operating while people, especially children, are nearby.
- Dress properly! Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, which can be caught in moving parts. Use
of sturdy gloves, non-skid footwear and safety glasses is recommended.
- Use extra care when handling fuels. They are flammable and the vapours are explosive. The
following points should be observed:
• Use only an approved container.
• Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the power source running. Allow engine and
exhaust components to cool down before refuelling.
• Do not smoke.
• Never refuel indoors.
• Never store the product or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as near a
water heater.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the power source, but move the product away from the
spillage before starting.
• Always replace and securely tighten the fuel cap after refuelling.
• If the fuel tank is drained, this should be done outdoors.
- If the product sucks or strikes any foreign object or the product starts making any unusual noise or
vibration, switch the product off and allow it to stop. Disconnect the spark plug connector from the
spark plug and take the following steps:
• inspect for damage,
• check for, and tighten, any loose parts,
• have any damaged parts replaced or repaired with parts having equivalent specifications.
- Wear hearing protection!
- Wear eye protection!
- In an emergency switch the product off by immediately releasing the throttle trigger and setting the
ignition switch to its off position "STOP".
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