Regular maintenance is essential for
safety and performance
Never store the equipment with fuel in
the tank inside a building where fumes
can reach an open flame ,a spark or a
source of extreme heat.
Allow the engine to cool before storing
in any enclosure.
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the
engine; exhaust silencer, battery
compartment and petrol storage area
free of grass, leaves, or excessive
grease. Do not leave containers
with grass cuttings in doors.
Replace worn or damaged parts for
safety. For reasons of safety, do not
use the equipment with worn or
damaged parts. Parts are to be
replaced and not repaired. Parts
that are not of the same quality can
damage the equipment and be
dangerous for your safety.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this
should be done outdoors and when the
engine is cool.
Wear strong work gloves when
removing and reassembling the blade.
Check the blade's balance after
sharpening.
Check the self-closing guard and
grass-catcher frequently for wear and
deterioration.
Whenever the machine is to be
handled, transported or tilted you must:
wear strong working gloves;
grasp the machine at the points that
offer a safe grip, taking account of the
weight and its distribution.
Use only original replacement spark
plug. For best results, replace the
spark plug every 100 hours of use.
Transport.
When transporting the equipment in
the vehicle, secure it to prevent it from
moving, and thus switch to be
damaged or the fuel from escaping.
First aid
For the event of a possible accident,
please make sure that a first aid kit is
always immediately available close by.
Immediately replace any items used
from the first aid box.
When calling for help, give the
following information:
- Place of the accident
- What happened
- Number of injured people
- Kind of injuries
- Your name!
Vibrations
After a long period of use of the
machine, the vibration may cause a
disturbance in the blood flow of hands
("White finger disease").
It is not possible to set a valid period of
use in general, since the effect of the
vibrations depends on several factors.
The following precautions will help to
prolong the duration of use
- Keep hands warm (wear warm
gloves);
- Take breaks.
The following factors shorten the
duration of use:
- Personal tendency to suffer poor
blood supply to (symptoms often cold
fingers, tingling);
- Use at low ambient temperatures;
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