serious personal injury or the death of the operator
or others.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• The stop switch automatically returns to the start
position. In order to prevent unintentional starting,
the spark plug cap must be removed from the spark
plug when assembling, checking and/or performing
maintenance.
• Watch out for thrown objects. Always wear eye
protection. Never bend over the brush drum. Stones,
rubbish, etc. can be thrown up into the eyes causing
blindness or serious injury.
• The gear can get hot during use and may remain so
for a while afterwards. You could get burnt if you
touch it.
• The brush drums can rotate when the sweeper is
started. Hold the product securely when starting.
• Although the brush drums do not have the same
force as lawn mower blades, for example, you
should avoid working with materials that can cause
personal injury or damage to property if thrown out.
• Do not use the product unless you are able to call for
help in the event of an accident.
• Only use the product for the purpose it was intended
for.
• Never use the product if you are tired, if you have
drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that
could affect your vision, your judgement or your co-
ordination.
• Never use the product in extreme weather conditions
such as severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates.
• Never use a product that is faulty. Carry out the
safety checks, maintenance and service instructions
described in this manual. Some maintenance and
service measures must be carried out by trained and
qualified specialists. See instructions under the
Maintenance heading.
• Never allow children to use the product.
• Never allow anyone else to use the product without
first ensuring that they have read and understood the
contents of the operator’s manual.
• Keep unauthorised persons at a distance. Children,
animals, onlookers and helpers should be kept
outside the safety zone of 15 m while you work. Stop
the product immediately if anyone approaches.
• If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain
how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact
your dealer or your service workshop.
• Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond
your capability.
• Observe your surroundings and make sure that there
is no risk of people or animals coming in contact with
or affect your control of the product.
• Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you
are wearing hearing protection. Always remove your
hearing protection as soon as the engine stops.
• Do not use the product in bad weather, such as
dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc.
Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings
added risks, such as icy ground.
• Make sure you can move and stand safely.
• The engine must be switched off before moving.
• Never put the product down with the engine running
unless you have it in clear sight.
• Always use both hands to hold the product. Hold the
product at the side of your body.
• Make sure that your hands and feet do not come
near the brush when the engine is running.
• When the engine is switched off, keep your hands
and feet away from the brush until it has stopped
completely.
• Always slow the engine to idle speed after each
working operation. Long periods at full throttle
without any load on the engine (i.e. without the
resistance that the cutting attachment exerts on the
engine when you are using the product) can lead to
serious engine damage.
• If heavy vibration occurs, stop the product.
Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug. Check
that the product is not damaged. Repair any
damage.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Always use approved personal protective equipment
when you use the product. Personal protective
equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it
decreases the degree of injury if an accident does
occur. Let your dealer help you select the right
equipment.
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