Man ual version
This man ual is the North American version used in the US
and Canada. It contains information specific for North
America which may not be applicable to countries outside
North America.
Symbols on the mac hine
W ARNING! The machine can be a
dangerous tool if used incorrectly or
carelessly, which can cause serious or
fatal injury to the operator or others.
Please read the operator's manual
carefully and make sure you understand
the instructions before using the machine.
Wear personal protective equipment. See
instructions under the heading "Personal
protective equipment".
WARNING! Dust forms when cutting, this
can cause injuries if inhaled. Use an
approved breathing mask. Avoid inhaling
exhaust fumes. Always provide for good
ventilation.
WARNING! Kickbacks can be sudden,
rapid and violent and can cause life
threatening injuries. Read and understand
the instructions in the manual before using
the machine.
WARNING! Sparks from the cutting
blade can cause fire in combustible
materials such as: petrol (gas), wood,
clothes, dry grass etc.
Ensure the blades are not cracked or
damaged in any other way.
Do not use circular saw blades
Choke.
Air purge
Decompression valve
Starter handle
2 – English
KEY T O SYMBOLS
Refuelling, petrol/oil mix
Starting instruction decal
See instructions under the
heading Starting and
stopping.
Cutting equipment decal
A= Cutting blade diameter
B= Max. speed of output shaft
C= Max blade thickness
D= Direction of blade rotation
E= Bushing dimension
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the
Emission Compliance label indicates the number of
operating hours for which the engine has been shown to
meet Federal and California emissions requirements.
Other symbols/decals on the mac hine refer to special
certification requirements for certain markets.
Explanation of warning le vels
The w arnings are graded in three levels.
W ARNING!
CAUTION!
NOTICE!
NO TICE! Is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
W ARNING! Indicates a hazardous
!
situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
CA UTION! Indicates a hazardous
!
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
C
D
E
E
B