. CAUTION! Fire hazard. Never use the machine with a defective or damaged muffler. 4-ENGLISH . CAUTION! Engine exhaust fumes are toxic. For this reason, you should not use the machine indoors. . CAUTION! Engine exhaust fumes can get very hot and may contain sparks. Do not use the machine near inflammable material. Harness . CAUTION! It is very important to familiarize yourself with the release mechanism. In case of emergency you need to be able to release the machine quickly. The harness is equi

M. Regular maintenance From time to time ensure all screws are tight. Replace damaged, worn, cracked or warped blades. Always make sure nylon string head or blade have been assembled correctly (see sections NYLON STRING HEAD and BLADE ASSEMBLY) and blade fastener is tightened. 1) AIR FILTER CLEANING (at least every 25 working hours). A dust clogged air filter may cause carburetor problems. This may prevent the engine from reaching its maximum speed and cause high fuel consumption and/or difficul

WARNING: IF A METAL 24-80 TOOTH BLADE (A SAW TOOTH BLADE) IS USED A DOUBLE SHOULDER HARNESS AND A SAFETY GUARD (PROTECTION) MUST ALSO BE USED AS MARKED IN THE SUMMARY CHART (SEE CLOTHES SECTION IN SAFETY CHAPTER: ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET). ALWAYS USE GENUINE ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS AVAILABLE FROM AUTHORISED SERVICING DEALERS. THE USE OF ENGLISH - 3 NON-ORIGINAL ACCESSORIES AND SPARE LIABLE FOR DAMAGE TO PEOPLE AND/OR PARTS INCREASES THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS THINGS. AND IN SUCH A CASE THE COMPANY IS

machine”. N. Cutting techniques . CAUTION! Before using the machine read the following chapters carefully: “Safety Precautions” and “Description of safety devices”. . CAUTION! Always wear the recommended personal protection gear. . CAUTION! Before using the machine, make sure all the parts are properly assembled. . CAUTION! In mounting the cutting utensils follow the instructions in the chapter entitled “Usable cutting tools and their installation on the machine”. ABSOLUTELY DO NOT USE THE BRUSH

• Never use the hedge trimmer above shoulder The vertical cutting procedure is used to trim the sides of shrubs, bushes and hedges. • Always cut upward from the bottom. • Hold the machine with both hands. ess the trigger of the butterfly valve all the way during cutting operations. • When you have finished, release the trigger on the butterfly valve and wait for the engine to idle; the blade should stop. • Move on to the next section. • After reaching the next section and taking a stable standin

Do not smoke while re- fuelling or while operat- ing the trimmer Do not use metal blades Wear safety clothing: Approved safety glasses or face shield Wear safety clothing: Approved ear defender Wear safety clothing: Approved safety helmet Wear safety clothing: Approved gloves Wear safety clothing: Approved safety footwear MAX. 0000 Min-1 Maximum blade speed ENGLISH - 1 Blade thrust Beware of projected objects Choke fully opened Maximum safety distance (hot start / run) Choke closed (cold start)

5) WARNING: always use a well sharpened blade. A blade with worn teeth besides providing poor performance might also generate a sudden thrust. This can result in a violent sideways kick caused when the blade touches against wood or solid bodies, such thrust might then cause the operator to loose control of the machine itself. Never attempt to work with a damaged blade but replace it with a new one. THRUST: can occur when using any type of circular blade within the risk area: therefore it is advi

Cutting with the nylon string head is suitable for light jobs like trimming borders and cutting the grass around trees. Mowing To prevent damage to your lawn or the cutting mechanism, keep the string parallel to the ground but avoid contact with the terrain. Trimming borders Angle the nylon string head keeping it a short distance from the ground. Cut using the end of the string. Do not press the string against the material to be cut. Drawing out the string As you cut, the nylon string wears down

L5. Fuel filter To clean or replace the filter, remove the cap on the tank and take the filter out using a hook or long-nose pliers. Periodically, every season, contact your service center for general maintenance and cleaning of the inside. This will reduce the possibility of unexpected problems and will ensure the good performance and long life of your machine. . CAUTION! Regularly it is important, in order to prevent the engine from overheating, to remove the dust and dirt from the vents, the

Startup of cold engine F1. Stop switch (A) turned to “I” opposite the “STOP” mark. F2. Turn the fuel enrichment lever (B) to the closed position. F3. Pump by pressing several times on the bulb (C) until you see the fuel flow back into the tank through the tube (D). Put on the backpack. Pull the starter cord evenly, without jerks, and release it in the same way until the motor catches. Let the motor run for a few seconds and accelerate. This will automatically return the fuel enrichment lever to