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Always switch o the engine if
you cannot start cutting
immediately or if you are moving
from one place to another.
If unusual vibrations occur,
switch o the engine
immediately. Check the unit for
damage. If the un it is damaged,
contact a specialist company.
If you strike or ensnare a foreign
object, immediately switch o the
engine and check whether the
unit has been damaged. Never
use the unit wit h loose or
damaged parts.
Before removing blockages or
performing other work on the
unit, switch o the engine and
remove the spark-plug terminal.
Stop and switch the engine o
before performing maintenance
or repairs or before changing
cutting attachments. Also pull out
the spark-plug terminal.
Use only original spare parts for
repairs. These parts can be
purchased from your authorised
dealer.
Never use parts, accessories or
attachments which are not
authorised for this unit.
Otherwise, the user may be
seriously injured and the unit
damaged. In addition, your
warranty may be deemed null
and void.
Keep the unit c lean and ensure
that there are no plants or other
objects caught between the
cutting attachment and guard.
To reduce the risk of re, please
replace damaged mu ers and
spark extinguishers and remove
grass, leaves, excess lubricants
and layers of soot from the
engine and mu er.
Have all repairs carried out by a
repair shop only.
Working with the cutting
blade (depending on model)
Before operating the unit, please
read all safety instructions
carefully.
Always keep the handle bar
between the user and cutting
attachment.
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Never cut material if the cutting
blade is 75 cm or higher above
ground level.
The unit may recoil if the rotating
blade strikes an object which
cannot be cut immediately.
Recoils may be strong enough to
throw the unit and/or user in any
direction and may cause the user
to lose control of the unit. Recoils
may occur without warning if the
blade gets caught, jams or locks.
This can easily happen in areas
in which the material to be cut is
di cult to see.
Never use the undergrowth blade
to cut undergrowth thicker than
12.7 mm. Otherwise, violent
recoils may occur.
When using the cutting blade, the
cutting attachment cover must
always be attached.
Do not attempt to touch or stop
the blade while it is rotating.
A rotating blade may cause
injuries, even when the engine
has been switched o or the
throttle has been released. Hold
the unit rmly until the blade has
come to a standstill.
Do not run the engine at high
speed when it is not cutting.
If you strike or ensnare a foreign
object, immediately switch o the
engine and check whether the
unit has been damaged. Have
the repair damaged before
continuing to use the unit. Do not
use the unit with a bent, cracked
or blunt blade. Throw away bent,
twisted, cracked or broken
blades.
Do not sharpen the cutting blade.
The sharpened tip of the blade
may break o during operation.
This may result in serious
injuries. Replace the blade.
After operating the unit
Clean the cutting blades with a
household deterge nt to remove
any remnants. Lubricate the
blade with machine oil to prevent
rust.
Store and lock away the blade
securely to protect it from
damage and unauthorised use.
Operating manual
Attach the guard for the cutting
blade after every instance of use,
as well as during transport and
storage.
Other s afety ins tructions
As long as the tank still has petrol
in it, never store the unit in a
building where vapours could
come into contact with sparks or
naked ames.
Leave the engine to cool down
before transporting or conveying
the unit. Attach the unit securely
for transportation.
Empty the fuel tank before
transporting the machine.
Store the unit in a dry condition,
locked away or high up to
prevent unauthor ised use and
damage. Keep th e power tool
away from children.
Never sprinkle or spray the
power tool with water or other
liquids. Keep the handle bar dry,
clean and dust-free. After use,
always clean the power tool;
follow the instructions for
cleaning and storage.
Dispose of waste petrol/oil and
waste packaging according to
local regulations.
Keep this manual. Read it
frequently and use it to instruct
other users. If you lend this unit
to somebody else, also include
this manual.
Operating times
Comp ly with the national/municipal
regulations concerning the times
when the machine may be us ed
(if required, contact your local
authority).
S ymbols on the machine
This operating manual descr ibes
safety and international s ymbols
and pictograms which may be dis -
played on this unit. Read this user
handbook in order to familiarise
yourse lf with all safety, installation,
operating and repair instructions .