Operators Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Introduction
- Safety
- Safety definitions
- General safety instructions
- Safety instructions for assembly
- Safety instructions for operation
- Personal protective equipment
- Safety devices on the product
- Fuel safety
- Safety instructions for maintenance
- Assembly
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Transportation and storage
- Technical data
- Accessories
- EC Declaration of Conformity
1. Stop the engine.
2. Do a visual check for damages, for example cracks.
3. Replace the cutting attachment guard if it is
damaged.
To do a check of the vibration damping system
WARNING: Make sure that the engine is off
and that the stop switch is in STOP position.
1. Make sure that there are no cracks or deformation
on the vibration damping units. Replace the vibration
damping units if they are damaged.
2. Make sure that the vibration damping units are
correctly attached to the engine unit and handle unit.
To do a check of the quick-release mechanism
WARNING: Do not use a harness with a
defective quick-release mechanism.
The quick-release mechanism lets the operator remove
the product quickly from the harness if there is an
emergency.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Do a visual check for damage, for example cracks.
3. Release and attach the quick-release mechanism to
make sure that it operates correctly.
To do a check of the muffler
WARNING: Do not use a product with a
defective muffler.
WARNING: The muffler becomes very hot
during and after operation and also at idle
speed. Use protective gloves to prevent
burn injuries.
The muffler keeps noise levels to a minimum and points
exhaust fumes away from the operator.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Do a visual check for damage and deformation.
Note: The inner surfaces of the muffler contain
chemicals that can cause cancer. Be careful not to
touch these elements if the muffler is damaged.
3. Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached to
the product.
4. If the muffler on your product has a spark arrester
screen, do a visual check.
a) Replace the spark arrester screen if it is
damaged.
b) Clean the spark arrester screen if it is blocked.
Refer to
To do a check of the muffler on page
21
for more information.
CAUTION:
If the spark arrester screen is
blocked the product becomes too hot
and this causes damage to the cylinder
and piston.
To attach and remove the locknut
WARNING:
Stop the engine, use protective
gloves and be careful around the sharp
edges of the cutting attachment.
A locknut is used to attach some types of cutting
attachments. The locknut has a left hand thread.
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