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erating this unit. You can help prevent accidents by
being familiar with your product’s controls and by ob-
serving safe operating procedures and safety signs. Do
not expose the unit to excessive moisture, dust, dirt or
corrosive vapors. Never attempt to modify the prod-
uct. Always use your common sense to avoid all situ-
ations considered beyond your capability. Do not use
drugs, alcohol or any other medication. Keep children
and bystanders away while operating. Never allow chil-
dren or people unfamiliar with these instructions to
use the machine. Local laws can restrict the minimum
age of the operator. Bear in mind that the operator or
user is responsible for accidents or unexpected events
occurring to other people or their property. Consult
your authorized dealer for disassembly and service,
not covered in this manual.
Operate only outdoors. Never run the engine in-
doors as it exhausts poisonous carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless gas. Inhaling carbon monox-
ide will cause nausea, fainting or death.
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materials.
Some parts of the unit become very hot during op-
eration and you should pay attention not to touch
them in order to avoid getting burned. Let it cool
before storing it.
instructions provided by each manufacturer before
use.
Make sure that there is some distance between any
spare gasoline tank and the unit, to prevent unnec-
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away. Always store gasoline in approved containers.
Make sure that any and all spilled fuel and oil has
Slowly open the fuel tank to allow the pressure in-
side to decrease gradually.
equipment when operating the unit.
Always wear adequate clothing which does not ham-
per movements when using the machine. Always
gloves, protective goggles, half-mask respirator,
acoustic protection equipment and anti-shear safe-
ty boots with non–slip soles. Never wear scarves,
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ry that could catch in the machine. Tie up your hair
if it is long. A breathing mask should be used when
there is a risk of dust.
The throttle trigger must move freely, it must not
need forcing and should return automatically and
rapidly back to the neutral position.
The engine stop switch knob must easily move from
one position to the other.
The electric cables and in particular the spark plug
cable must be in perfect condition to avoid the gen-
eration of any sparks, and the cap must be correctly
The machine handgrips and protection devices must
be clean and dry and well fastened to the machine.
Do not mount equipment or accessories on the ma-
chine not foreseen or approved by the manufactur-
can result in serious personal injury or the death of
the operator or others.
Make sure that you stop the engine:
blowing.
• Before refuelling.
WARNING:
avoid contacting the rotating parts when they are
still in rotation.
In case foreign body has entered the machine. In-
spect the machine for any damage and make repairs
before starting it again.
WARNING: If something breaks or an accident oc-
-
ly and move the machine away to prevent further
damage.
The noise and vibration levels shown in these in-
structions are the maximum levels for use of the
impact on vibration and noise emissions. Conse-
quently, it is necessary to take preventive steps to
eliminate possible damage due to high levels of
noise and stress from vibration. Maintain the ma-
chine well, wear ear protection devices and take
breaks while working. Operating the machine with
suitable force can decrease the vibration level. Low
engine speed means low-noise level, so operate
the machine at the lowest engine speed necessary
to accomplish the task. During a working day, you
shall take frequent and adequate breaks to prevent
damage from vibration and damage to the ears.
Prolonged exposure to vibrations can cause injuries
syndrome” or “white hand”), especially to people
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