Brill 40 VB Mode D'emploi page 21

Always wear sturdy shoes and
long trousers when working.
Never work barefoot or when
wearing only light sandals.
Warning! petrol is extremely
inflammable. Only keep petrol in
the container provided for the
purpose. Always fill the tank out-
doors and do not smoke when fill-
ing the tank with petrol. Fill up with
petrol before starting the engine.
Stop the engine before topping up.
Never open the tank cap or top
up with petrol whilst the engine is
running or the equipment is hot.
For safety reasons, do not attempt
to start the engine if the petrol has
overflowed. Instead, remove the
equipment from the area con-
taminated with petrol. Doe not
make any attempt whatsoever
to start the engine until all the
petrol vapours have evaporated.
For safety reasons, the petrol tank
and tank cap must be replaced if
damaged.
Always replace damaged exhaust
components.
Check the cutting tools regularly
for damage and have them
repaired correctly if necessary.
Only have cutting tools replaced
by Brill Service or your authorised
specialist dealer.
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Use / Responsibility
Make sure that there are no other
people (especially children) or ani-
mals within or near the working
area.
Powered equipment can cause
serious injuries! You are responsible
for safety in the area where you
are working. Never start the equip-
ment whilst tilted – risk of injury!
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Always use the equipment solely
for the purpose described in the
operating instructions.
Never permit the combustion
engine to run in enclosed spaces
where dangerous exhaust gases
can collect.
Only use this unit in daylight or
when the area where you are work-
ing is lit by ample artificial lighting.
Ensure that you are standing
safely and on firm ground, even
on a slope.
Be careful if you change direction
on a slope, turn the machine round
or draw it towards you.
Be careful if you are going back-
wards, risk of stumbling!
Work at an angle to the slope,
never upwards and downwards.
Do not work on excessively steep
slopes.
Only push the equipment at
walking pace.
Turn the engine off if the equip-
ment has to be tilted when
transporting it over surfaces other
than grass and if you are trans-
porting the equipment backwards
and forwards to the work area.
Never use the machine with
damaged protective devices or
without protective devices.
Never change the basic settings
of the machine or rev the engine
too hard.
Disconnect all the cutting tools and
drives before you start the engine.
When starting or operating the
starter switch take care as stipulat-
ed by the manufacturer's instruc-
tions. Ensure that your feet are far
enough away from the cutting tool.
When starting or switching on the
engine, the machine should not be
tilted unless the machine has to be
raised during the process. In this
case only tilt it as far as absolutely
necessary and only raise the side
away from you.
Do not start the engine when
you are standing in front of the
discharge duct.
Keep your fingers and feet away
from the cutting tool!
Never lift or carry a machine with
the engine running.
Each time you have to work
on the machine or leave it
or top it up, always switch off
the engine.
If you strike an obstacle when
working, please disable the
machine. Remove the spark plug.
Remove the obstacle, check the
equipment for any damage and
have it repaired if necessary.
If the equipment begins to vibrate
strongly, remove the spark plug
and ascertain the cause.
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Taking a Break
Never leave the equipment
unattended. If you stop work,
switch the machine off and
remove the spark plug.
If you stop work to go to a dif-
ferent work area, it is essential
to turn the equipment off and
remove the spark plug.
Beware of Environmental
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Influences
Never use the equipment in the rain
or in damp, wet conditions.
Comply with local quiet periods in
your community!
As a user of the appliance, you are
responsible for Third parties in your
range of action.
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