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Bedienungsanleitung / Owner Manual 4000 Pro
S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S
GEN ERAL
  Study the warning stickers on the machine.
Replace any damaged or illegible warning
stickers.
  Read the instructions carefully. Find out what
the controls do and learn how to use the
machine correctly.
  Never use the machine if there are people,
especially children, or animals nearby. Never
let a child or adult use the machine if they are
not familiar with these instructions.
  Persons under the age of 16 are not allowed
to use the machine
  The user is responsible for any accidents that
happen to other people or their property.
PREPARATIONS
  Wear safety gloves,
hearing protection. Avoid wearing loose fitting
clothes.
  Keep a steady stance. Do not lean over the
machine.
  Make sure the machine is on firm, level ground
before starting. Do not stand the machine on
gravel paths or the like. Objects that are
thrown out may bounce and cause damage.
  Make sure that all nuts and bolts are securely
tightened before use.
  Only use the machine in dry surroundings,
never outdoors in the rain.
  Do not use the machine if it has a faulty
safety device or if a guard is missing.
OPERATION
  Avoid starting accidentally. Make sure machine
is switched off before plugging it in.
  Do not feed hard objects, such as stones,
bottles, cans or pieces of metal into the
machine. They can cause damage to the
blades and motor.
  If the machine is blocked, stop the engine and
unplug from the mains. Remove obstruction
and check for damage.
  Fully understand the correct function of the
machine before attempting to start.
  Rotating parts,
motor, will continue to rotate for a short time
after stopping the engine.
  Be very careful when handling with fuel
particular do not re-fuel near naked flames,
any possible ignition source or when the
engine is hot. Do not smoke when refuel ling.
  Before re-fuelling stop the engine and allow to
cool. It is always better to refuel the engine
before work whilst the engine is cold.
  Do not re-fuel in enclosed areas and avoid fuel
spillage by using
funnels. In particular, keep the machine
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safety goggles
particularly the chopping
correct containers
clean to avoid the build up of inflammable
dirt.
Operate only on solid, firm ground.
  Never leave the machine unattended with the
engine running and always shut off the fuel
tap when not in use. Disconnect the main
supply plug on units with electric motors.
  With electric powered machines, always
disconnect the main supply by removing the
plug before working on the unit. With petrol
engines, always disconnect the sparking plug
lead when working on the machine.
  The belt drive and safety switches must be
correctly attached,
switch will
starting.
  Do not jerk the power lead or stretch it
tight. Otherwise connections or insulation
may be damaged. (units with electric motors)
  Such damage is invisible but dangerous.
and
  Always keep the power lead clear of the
machine. (units with electric motors)
  Remove the plug from the socket and check
the lead regularly for signs of damage or
ageing. Replace the lead if necessary. (units
with electric motors)
  Do not use the machine if the power lead is
damaged. (units with electric motors)
  If the fuse blows or the overload cut-out
trips this is a sign that the machine is
overloaded, or that too many items are
connected to the same supply. Investigate
the cause and correct it. Do not fit a larger
fuse. (units with electric motors)
  Keep your limbs and clothes away from the
feed funnel and outlet.
  Do not stand near the outlet when the
machine is running.
and
otherwise the safety
prevent the machine
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