Residual risks
Risk of poisoning!
Exhaust gases, fuel and lubricants are toxic. Inhaling
exhaust gases may be fatal!
Do not operate the unit in closed spaces where dan-
gerours carbon monoxide gases may accumulate.
Danger of burns !
Some parts of the appliance get too hot when the
appliance is operated.
Contacting hot parts of the unit may cause burns.
Do not touch any hot parts, e.g. engine and muffler.
Let the unit cool down after its operation is over.
Risk of explosion!
Petrol and petrol vapours are highly flammable,
explosive.
Do not work with the unit in an environment with a
risk of explosion where there are flammable liquids,
gases or dust.
Refuel the engine only when switched off.
Do not store any fuel near the unit.
Never keep the unit with petrol in the tank inside a
building where petrol vapours could get in contact
with open fire or sparks.
Risk of fire!
Never operate the unit near highly flammable
materials.
Fuel is highly flammable.
Keep the fuel in suitable containers only.
The appliance may only be refuelled outdoors and
not near open fire or burning cigarettes.
Refuel before starting the appliance. If the engine is
running or still hot, it must not be refuelled or the
tank cover opened.
After use, let the unit cool down for at least 5
minutes before refuelling.
Make sure the fuel does not overflow. If the fuel
overflows, the engine must not be started. Remove
any dirt from the appliance and prevent any at-
tempt at ignition until fuel fumes have evaporated.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
Fuel tank to be emptied outdoors only.
Risk of electric shock.
Direct electrical contact may cause electric shock.
Never touch the unit with wet hands.
Provide adequate grounding.
Hearing damage
A longer stay in the immediate vicinity of the
running unit may cause hearing damage. Wear ear
protectors!
Emergency procedure
Conduct a first-aid procedure adequate to the injury
and summon qualified medical attendance as quickly
as possible. Protect the injured person from further
harm and calm them down. For the sake of eventual
accident, in accordance with DIN 13164, a workplace
has to be fitted with a first-aid kit. It is essential to
replace any used material in the first-aid kit immedia-
tely after it has been used. If you seek help, state the
following pieces of information:
1. Accident site
2. Accident type
3. Number of injured persons
4. Injury type(s)
Safety instructions
Warning
Read all safety instructions and manuals. Failure to
follow the safety instructions and manuals may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injuries. Save all
warnings and instructions for future reference.
Keep children and other persons including animals in
a safe distance when using the appliance. Minimum
safe distance is 5 m.
Wear personal protective equipment.
The unit may only be operated in the operating posi-
tion (flat surface) as fuel or oil may leak or lubrication
will no longer be provided.
Do not connect the unit with other energy sources.
Do not connect the unit to home network.
Never plug 2 units at the same time.
The equipment must not get exposed to moisture or
dust. The allowed ambient temperature is from -10°C
to +40°C, height: 1,000 m above the sea level, relative
air humidity: 90% (non-condensing)
Extension cables (H07RN...) approved to be used out-
doors and properly marked to be used outdoors only.
When using extension cables, their total length may
not exceed 50 m in respect of 1.5 mm
respect of 2.5 mm
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No change can be made in respect of engine and unit
setting.
It is strictly prohibited to disassemble, modify
and purposely remove the protective equipment on
the unit and fit other protective equipment instead.
The appliance must not be used if damaged or
safety equipment is defective. Replace any
worn-out and damaged parts.
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