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Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in people who have
impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you
experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling,
tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in
skin color or condition. These symptoms normally
appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. The risk
increases at low temperatures.
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If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain
how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact
your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid all
usage which you consider to be beyond your
capability.
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Keep in mind that the operator is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
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Never allow anyone else to use the product without
first ensuring that they have understood the contents
of the operator's manual.
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Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity
of the product. As the product is equipped with a
spring-loaded stop switch and can be started by low
speed and force on the starter handle, even small
children under some circumstances can produce the
force necessary to start the product. This can mean
a risk of serious personal injury. Therefore remove
the spark plug cap when the product is not under
close supervision.
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Store the product out of reach of children.
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Never use the product if you are tired, if you have
drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that
could affect your vision, your judgement or your
coordination.
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Never use a product that is faulty. Carry out
the checks, maintenance and service instructions
described in this manual. Some maintenance and
service measures must be carried out by trained and
qualified specialists. Refer to instructions under the
heading Maintenance.
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Never use a product that has been modified in any
way from its original specification.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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Never use the product in extreme weather conditions
such as severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates.
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Faulty blades can increase the risk of accidents.
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Ensure that no people or animals comes closer than
15 m / 50 ft while you work.
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Observe your surroundings and make sure that there
is no risk of people or animals coming into contact
with the cutting equipment.
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Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that
could be thrown out.
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Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
position.
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Never leave the product unsupervised with the
engine running.
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Make sure that your hands and feet do not come
near the cutting unit when the engine is running.
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If anything jams in the blades while you are working,
switch off the engine and wait until it has stopped
completely before cleaning the blades. Disconnect
the spark plug cap from the spark plug.
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When the engine is switched off, keep your hands
and feet away from the cutting unit until it has
stopped completely.
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Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown
out during cutting.
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Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you
are wearing hearing protection. Always remove your
hearing protection as soon as the engine stops.
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Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised
position that is not fully secured.
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Always use both hands to hold the product. Hold the
product in front of your body.
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If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop
the product immediately. Disconnect the spark plug
cap from the spark plug. Check that the product is
not damaged. Repair any damage.
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Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are
undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.
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Check that all nuts and screws are tight.
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Make sure the gearbox is lubricated correctly. Refer
To lubricate the gear housing on page 12 .
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The gearbox gets hot when the product has been
in use. To avoid burning yourself do not touch the
gearbox.
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All covers and guards must be fitted before starting.
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If the blades get stuck, they can be loosened by
sticking the combination wrench into the gearbox.
Stick the combination wrench into the gearing and
turn it back and forth. Refer to
blades on page 13 .
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The transport guard should always be fitted to the
cutting unit when the product is not in use.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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Always use approved personal protective equipment
when you use the product. Personal protective
equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it
decreases the degree of injury if an accident does
occur. Let your dealer help you select the right
equipment.
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Use approved hearing protection that provides
adequate noise reduction. Long-term exposure to
noise can result in permanent hearing impairment.
To examine the
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