engine. Before starting engine, make sure
stringhead will not come in contact with any
obstacle.
10. Stop engine before examining cutting line.
11. Store equipment away from possible
flammable materials, such as gas-powered
water heaters, clothes dryers, or oil-fired
furnaces, portable heaters, etc.
12. Always keep the debris shield, stringhead, and
engine free of debris build-up.
13. Operation of equipment should always be
restricted to mature and properly instructed
individuals.
14. You must comply with the latest fire safety
directives and the state and the fire preven-
tion regulations in force in your area and
country. The user bears full responsibility for
using the machine. Your machine is fitted with a
spark protection grille. A spare grille can be
obtained from ISC GmbH.
SAFETY WHEN HANDLING THE BLADE
1. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS and instructions for
using the machine and for installing the blade.
2. The blade may suddenly jump away out of
control if it comes up against objects which it
cannot cut through. This may result in the
amputation of arms or legs. Keep onlookers
and animals at least 15 m away from where you
are working. If the machine strikes a foreign
body, stop the engine immediately and bring the
blade to a standstill. Check the blade for signs of
damage. Always replace the blade if it is bent or
torn.
3. THE BLADE WILL THROW UP OBJECTS AT
HIGH SPEED: This may cause blinding or
injuries. Always wear eye, face and leg
protection. Remove all objects from the working
area before using the blade. Keep other people
and animals at least 15 m away from the
machine in all directions.
4. Check your machine and other equipment
carefully for signs of damage. Do not use the
machine unless all the blade mountings have
been installed correctly.
5. THE BLADE WILL SLOW DOWN AND STOP IF
YOU RELEASE THE THROTTLE VALVE (gas
lever). While it is slowing down, the blade can still
cut you or onlookers. Before you carry out any
work on the blade, switch off the engine and
make sure that the blade has stopped.
6. DANGER ZONE WITH A DIAMETER OF 20
METERS. Onlookers may suffer blindness or
injuries. Keep onlookers and animals at least 15
m away from where you are working.
WHAT NOT TO DO
1. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER FUEL than that
recommended in your manual. Always follow
instructions in the Fuel and Lubrication section of
this manual. Never use gasoline unless it is
properly mixed with 2-cycle engine lubricant.
Permanent damage to engine will result, voiding
manufacturer’s warranty.
2. DO NOT SMOKE while refueling or operating
equipment.
3. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT A
MUFFLER and properly installed muffler shield.
4. DO NOT TOUCH or let your hands or body come
in contact with the muffler. Hold unit with thumbs
and fingers encircling the handles.
5. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN AWKWARD
POSITIONS, off balance, outstretched arms, or
one-handed. Always use two hands when
operating unit with thumbs and fingers encircling
the handles.
6. DO NOT RAISE STRINGHEAD above ground
level while unit is operating. Injury to operator
could result.
7. DO NOT USE UNIT FOR ANY PURPOSES
OTHER than trimming lawn or garden areas.
8. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT FOR PROLONGED
PERIODS. Rest periodically.
9. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
10. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT UNLESS DEBRIS
SHIELD AND/OR GUARD IS INSTALLED AND
IN GOOD CONDITION.
11. DO NOT ADD, REMOVE OR ALTER ANY
COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT. Doing so
could cause personal injury and/or damage the
unit voiding the manufacturer’s warranty.
12. DO NOT operate your unit near or around
flammable liquids or gases whether in or out of
doors. An explosion and/or fire may result.
13. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER CUTTING TOOLS.
For your own safety only use the accessories
and additional equipment specified in the
operating manual or recommended or specified
by the manufacturer. The use of tools or
accessories other than those recommended in
the operating manual or catalog may place you in
danger of personal injury.
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