Checking, maintaining and servicing
the machine' ' ' ' s safety equipment
WARNING! All servicing and repair work on
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the machine requires special training. This is
especially true of the machine' ' ' ' s safety
equipment. If your machine fails any of the
checks described below you must contact
your service agent. When you buy any of our
products we guarantee the availability of
professional repairs and service. If the
retailer who sells your machine is not a
servicing dealer, ask him for the address of
your nearest service agent.
Vibration damping system
Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or
deformation.
Make sure the vibration damping units are securely attached
to the engine unit and handle unit.
Keep the handles clean and dry.
Stop switch
Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you
move the stop switch to the stop setting.
Muffler
Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.
Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the
machine.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Throttle lockout
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Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting
when the throttle lockout is released.
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Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its
original position when you release it.
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Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move
freely and that the return springs work properly.
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Start the power cutter and apply full throttle. Release the
throttle control and check that the cutting blade stops and
remains stationary. If the cutting blade rotates when the
throttle is in the idle position you should check the
carburettor's idle adjustment.
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See instructions under the heading Maintenance.
Checking the blade guard
WARNING! Always check that the guard is
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correctly fitted before starting the machine.
Check that the cutting blade is fitted
correctly and does not show signs of
damage. A damaged cutting blade can cause
personal injury. See instructions under the
heading Assembly.
Check that the guard is complete and without any cracks or
deformations.
STOP
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