Precautions To Reduce Vibration Risk; Maintenance Precautions - Efco 8245 SE Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Precautions to Reduce Vibration Risk

• The stick edger is provided with anti-vibration (AV) system; never alter or modify it.
• Wear gloves and keep your hands warm.
• Keep the blade sharp and the stick edger, including the AV system, well maintained. A dull blade will increase
the vibrations transmitted to your hands.
• Maintain a firm grip at all times, but do not squeeze the handles with constant, excessive pressures, take
frequent breaks. All the above mentioned precautions do not guarantee that you will not sustain
whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Therefore, continual and regular users should monitor
closely the condition of their hands and fingers. If any of the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice
immediately.
Maintenance Precaution
WARNING: Never operate a stick edger that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or is not
completely and securely assembled.
• Be sure that the cutting attachment stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released. If the
cutting attachment moves at idle speed, the carburetor may need adjusting, see Operation-Carburetor
Adjusting Section. If the cutting attachment still moves at idle speed after adjustment has been made,
contact a Servicing Dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made.
WARNING: All stick edger service, other than items in the Operator's Manual maintenance
instructions, must be performed by competent stick edger service personnel. (If improper
tools are used to remove the flywheel or clutch, or if an improper tool is used to hold the
flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could occur which
could cause the flywheel to burst and serious injury could result.)
• Never modify your stick edger in any way.
• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture.
WARNING: Use only recommended accessories and replacement parts.
• Never touch the cutting attachment or attempt to service the stick edger while the engine is running.
• Never use fuel for cleaning operations.
• Keep the stick edger in a dry place, off the ground with the blade guard on and the tanks empty.
• If your stick edger is no longer usable, dispose of it properly without damaging the environment by
handing it in to your local Dealer who will arrange for its correct disposal.
• Replace immediately any safety device when damaged or broken.
WARNING: The muffler and other parts of the engine (e.g. fins of the cylinder, spark plug)
become hot during operation and remain hot for a while after stopping the engine.
To reduce risk of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are hot.
SAFETY RULES
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