Gardol GBF-I-70-4 Traduction Du Mode D'emploi D'origine page 34

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body and the cutting group below the line of the belt.
• Adjust the handle to your body height before starting
the device and make sure that the cutting head is not in
touch with any objects.
• Be careful when going backwards – risk of tripping!
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PETROL POWERED TRIMMERS AND BRUSHCUTTERS
DANGER
Risk of re! / Risk of explosion
Fuel is highly ammable.
• Petrol and petrol vapours are highly amma-
ble, explosive.
• Do not work with the unit in an environment
with a risk of explosion where there are am-
mable liquids, gases or dust.
• Never operate the unit near highly ammable
materials.
• Prohibited smoking and open re using.
• Keep the fuel in suitable containers only. Do
not store any fuel near the unit.
The appliance may only be refuelled outdoors and not
near open re or burning cigarettes.
Emergency procedure
After use, let the unit cool down for at least 5 minutes
before refuelling.
In the tank pressure may develop. Loosen the tank cap
slowly to allow this pressure to gradually decrease.
Make sure the fuel does not over ow. If the fuel over ows,
the engine must not be started. Remove any dirt from the
appliance and prevent any attempt at ignition until fuel
fumes have evaporated.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
Start the device at least three meters away from the place
where you fuelled it. Do not smoke during fuelling or ope-
ration and take care that no sparks or open ames reach
into the working area.
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DANGER
Kickback can lead to casualties.
Carefully check the terrain where the appliance is going
to be used and remove all objects that could get caught
or thrown o by the appliance such as stones, branches,
wires, animals, etc.
Do not use metal cutting tools near fences, metal posts,
boundary stones, or foundations.
Stop the engine immediately if the blade stops during
sawing. Always beware of a kickback, which could occur
if a blade encounters a solid object (logs, roots, branches,
stones, etc.. Do not touch the ground with the blade.
Kickbacks cause blade recoils that are di cult to control,
so as to cause loss of control of the machine, compromise
operator safety and cause damage to the machine itself.
If you touch an object or get caught (with the device)
switch o the engine immediately and check the device
for possible damage. Repair possibly existing damages
before you try to continue your work. Do not operate the
trimmer if it has loose or damaged parts.
Fuel tank to be emptied outdoors only.
To keep the danger of re as low as possible the engine
and exhaust pipe must be free from grass, leaves and
excess grease.
Replace the exhaust pipe and (if necessary) the spark pro-
tector if these are not in proper working order any more.
To reduce re risks, periodically clean the cylinder aps
with compressed air and clear the silencer area to get rid
of sawdust, branches, leaves or other debris.
Regularly remove any remainders of grass and weed to
avoid an overheating of the shaft tube. Remainders of
grass and weeds get caught under the protection cover
avoiding a su cient cooling of the shaft tube. Remove the
remainders carefully with a screwdriver or a similar tool.
DANGER
Risk of poisoning!
Exhaust gases, fuel and lubricants are toxic.
Inhaling exhaust gases may be fatal!
Use the appliance only outside, never use it in
con ned and bad ventilated areas.
Do not operate the unit in closed spaces where
dangerours carbon monoxide gases may accu-
mulate.