• Please note that the device's safety systems or
equipment must not be tampered with or deactivat-
ed. Never remove any safety-related parts.
• Please note that the user must not change or ma-
nipulate any sealed engine speed control settings.
• Use only blades and accessories recommended by
the manufacturer. Use of other tools and accesso-
ries may result in injury to the user.
• Always keep the device in good operating condition.
• It is necessary to take enough breaks to reduce
noise and vibration exposure.
• The protective clothing and all accessories used
must correspond to the "Personal Protective Equip-
ment" directive.
• Only wear closed, suitable clothing and protective
gloves with short, closed, sealing cuffs.
ATTENTION: Use only Super E5 petrol as fuel.
m Use of petrol
m Danger to life! Petrol is toxic and highly flam-
mable.
• Only store petrol in containers (canisters) designed
and tested for this purpose. The fuel tank caps must
always be properly screwed on and tightened. De-
fective caps must be replaced for safety reasons.
• Keep petrol away from sparks, open flames, per-
manent flames, heat sources and other sources of
ignition. Do not smoke!
• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refu-
elling.
• Before refuelling, switch off the combustion engine
and let it cool down.
• Petrol must be filled before starting the combustion
engine. While the combustion engine is running or if
the device is hot, the fuel tank must not be opened
and petrol must not be filled.
• Open the tank cover carefully and slowly. Wait for
the pressure to equalise and only then remove the
tank cover completely.
• Use a suitable funnel or filler pipe for refuelling so
that no fuel can spill onto the combustion engine and
housing or lawn.
Do not overfill the fuel tank!
• To leave room for the fuel to expand, never fill the
fuel tank beyond the lower edge of the filling nozzle.
Observe additional information in the combustion
engine user manual.
• If petrol has overflowed, do not start the combustion
engine until the petrol-contaminated area has been
cleaned. Avoid starting the engine until the fuel va-
pours have evaporated (wipe dry).
• Always wipe up spilled fuel immediately.
• If petrol has got on clothing, it must be changed.
• The tank cover must be properly screwed on and
tightened after each refuelling operation. The device
must not be put into operation without the original
tank cover screwed on.
• For safety reasons, check the fuel line, fuel tank,
tank cover and connections regularly for damage,
ageing (brittleness), tight fit and leaks, and replace
if necessary.
• Only empty the fuel tank outdoors.
• Never use beverage bottles or similar to dispose of
or store operating materials such as fuel. People,
especially children, could be tempted to drink from it.
• Only use the device outdoors and never in closed or
poorly ventilated rooms.
• Never store the device with petrol in the fuel tank
inside a building. Any fuel vapours produced can
come into contact with naked flames or sparks and
ignite.
• Do not place the device and fuel tank near heaters,
radiant heaters, welding machines or other sources
of heat.
Risk of explosion!
If a defect is detected on the fuel tank, the tank cover or
on fuel-carrying parts (fuel lines) during operation, the
combustion engine must be switched off immediately.
Then consult a specialist dealer.
Battery safety
• To avoid spark formation due to a short circuit, al-
ways disconnect the negative cable (–) from the bat-
tery first and reconnect it last.
• Never smoke during any work on the battery. Always
keep sparks, naked flames and other heat sources
away from the battery.
• Special care must be taken when using jumper ca-
bles. Follow relevant instructions to avoid damage to
the device (in particular, do not operate the starter
for more than 10 seconds).
• Never open the battery and do not drop it.
• Always charge the battery in a closed room with
good ventilation, dry and protected against the
weather.
• Do not short-circuit battery connections.
• Deformed or defective (leaking) batteries must not
be used and must be replaced and disposed of in an
environmentally friendly manner. Observe the coun-
try-specific regulations.
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