Checking, Maintaining And Servicing The Machine's Safety Equipment - Jonsered GT 2126 Manual De Instrucciones

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or an
incorrect cutting attachment increases the
level of vibration.
_lk WARNING:
Overexposure to
vibration can lead to circulatory
damage or nerve damage in people
who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experi-
ence symptoms of overexposure to
vibration. Such symptoms include
numbness, loss of feeling, tingling,
pricking, pain, loss of strength,
changes in skin color or condition.
These symptoms normally appear
in the fingers, hands or wrists. The
risk increases at low temperatures.
Muffler
The muffler is designed to reduce the noise
level and to direct the exhaust gases away
from the operator.
CAUTION! Muffler is fitted with a catalytic
converter designed to reduce harmful ex-
haust gases.
For mufflers, it is very important that you fol-
low the instructions on checking, maintain-
ing. and servicing your machine.
See Checking, maintaining and servicing the
machine's safety equipment section.
_WARNING:
Mufflers fitted with
catalytic converters get very hot
during use and remain so for some
time after stopping. This also ap-
plies at idle speed. Contact can re-
sult in burns to the skin. Remember
the risk of fire!
WARNING: Theinside of the
muffler contain chemicals that may
be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with
these elements in the event of a
damaged muffler.
_hWARNING:
Bear in mind that:
Engine exhaust fumes contain car-
bon monoxide, which can cause
carbon monoxide poisoning. For
this reason you should not start or
run the machine indoors, or any-
where that is poorly ventilated.
The exhaust fumes from the engine
are hot and may contain sparks
which can start a fire. Never start
the machine indoors or near com-
bustible material!
Cutting equipment
A trimmer head is intended for trimming
grass.
Checking, maintaining and
servicing the machine's
safety equipment
IMPORTANT!
All servicing and repair work on the machine
requires special training. This is especiaIly
true of the machine's safety equipment, if
your machine fails any of the checks de-
scribed below you must contact your service
agent. When you buy any of our products we
guarantee the availability of professional re-
pairs and service. If the retailer who sells
your machine is not a servicing dealer, ask
him for the address of your nearest service
agent.
Stop switch
• Start the engine and make sure the engine
stops when you push and hold the stop
switch.
Cutting attachment guard
• Ensure that the guard is undamaged and
is not cracked.
• Replace the guard if it has been exposed
to impact or is cracked.
• Always use the recommended guard for
the cutting attachment you are using. See
section on "Technical data".