Introduction; Safety Regulations; Safety Devices; Before Using - FLORABEST FBS 43 A1 Instructions D'utilisation Et Consignes De Sécurité

1. Introduction

Congratulations on your new purchase.
You have decided in favor of a high-quality pro-
duct. The operating instructions are a part of this
product. They contain information of importance
for your safety, for the use of the product and for
its disposal. Before you use the product, acquaint
yourself with all the information concerning its
operation and safety. Use the product only as
described and only for the listed areas of applica-
tion. If you hand on the product to other people,
give them all the documentation as well.

2. Safety regulations

Caution!
Read all safety regulations and instruc-
tions.
Any errors made in following the safety regu-
lations and instructions may result in an electric
shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instruc-
tions in a safe place for future use.

Safety devices

When working with the equipment, the appropri-
ate plastic guard hood for cutting blade mode or
cutting line mode must be fi tted to prevent objects
being thrown out by the equipment. The integrated
blade in the cutting line guard hood automatically
cuts the line to the optimum length.
Explanation of the information signs on
the equipment (Fig. 14):
1. Warning!
2. Read the instructions before using for the fi rst
time!
3. Wear protective headgear, goggles and ear
muffs!
4. Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear!
5. Wear safety gloves!
6. Protect the equipment from rain and damp!
7. Be careful of objects being catapulted away!
8. Always switch off the equipment and pull out
the spark boot plug before carrying out any
maintenance work!
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9. The distance between the equipment and per-
sons in the vicinity must be at least 15 m!
10. The cutting tool (blade/cutting line) continues
to rotate after the machine is switched off!
1 1. Caution: Hot equipment parts. Keep your dis-
tance!
12. Add a little grease (gear grease) after every
20 hours in operation!
13. Note: Left-handed thread. Turn clockwise
to undo the tool, turn counter-clockwise to
tighten it.
Safety information
•
Read the operating instructions carefully. Fa-
miliarize yourself with the settings and with the
proper use of the equipment.
•
Never allow other persons who are not fami-
liar with the operating instructions to use the
equipment. Contact your local governmental
agency for information regarding minimum
age requirements for the user.
•
Never mow in the direct vicinity of persons -
especially children - or animals.
Warning!
Maintain a safety distance of 15m. If approa-
ched, switch off the equipment immediately.
Always keep in mind that the user of the
equipment is responsible for accidents invol-
ving other persons or their property.
•
Important: Danger of poisoning. Emissions,
fuels and lubricants are toxic. Do not inhale
emissions.

Before using

•
Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and
long trousers when mowing. Never mow ba-
refoot or in sandals.
•
Check the ground on which the equipment
will be used and remove all objects that could
be caught up and catapulted away.
•
Warning! Petrol is highly flammable! There-
fore:
- Only store petrol in containers designed to
hold petroleum-based liquids.
- Only refuel out in the open and do not
smoke during the refuelling process.
- Always refuel before starting the engine. Do
not open the fuel tank cap and do not refuel
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