POWEG8050 EN
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Beware of:
▪ Rotational kickback (Fig. 1a)
A = kickback path
B = kickback reaction zone
▪ The push (pinch kickback) and pull reactions a = pull (Fig. 1b)
B = solid objects
C = push
6.3 Brush cutter
▪ BLADE CAN RECOIL VIOLENTLY FROM MATERIAL IT CANNOT CUT – Blade can
cause you to lose arms or legs. Keep people and animals 30 feet (10 meters) away in all
directions. If blade contacts foreign objects during operation, turn off engine and allow
blade to come to a halt. Then check blade for damage. Always discard blade if it is warped
or cracked.
▪ BLADE CATAPULTS OBJECTS THROUGH AIR - You can be blinded or injured. Wear
eye, face, and leg protection. Always clear work area of any foreign objects before using
blade. Keep people and animals 10 metres away in all directions.
▪ BLADE COASTS AFTER THROTTLE IS RELEASED - A coasting blade can injure you or
bystanders. Before servicing the blade, always turn off engine, and be sure coasting blade
has stopped.
▪ WARNING 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
petrol unless it is properly mixed with 2-cycle engine lubricant. Permanent damage to
engine will result, voiding manufacturer’s warranty.
▪ DO NOT USE ANY OTHER CUTTING ATTACHMENT. Only use our replacement parts
and accessories, which are designed specifically to enhance the performance and
maximize the safe operation of our products. Failure to do so may cause poor
performance and possible injury. Use only the stringhead supplied with this product. Do
not use any other cutting attachment. Use of such attachments will void your factory
warranty and may result in serious bodily injury.
6.4 Trimmer
▪ Grass trimmers must not be used by children or untrained persons.
▪ Wear stout shoes or boots to protect your feet.
▪ Wear long trousers to protect your legs.
▪ Check the appliance before use. If it is damaged, it must not be used.
▪ If the unit is damaged, have the damage repaired by an authorized repair agent.
▪ Do not use the appliance in the presence of children and/or animals.
▪ Only use the appliance in daylight or with good lighting.
▪ Never use the appliance without the guard in place.
▪ Before using the appliance, remove sticks, stones, wire and other obstacles from the
surface on which you intend to work.
▪ Only use the appliance in an upright position, with the cutting line pointing to the ground.
Never switch on the appliance in another position.
▪ Always keep your hands and feet away from the cutting line.
▪ Avoid touching the cutting line.
▪ Before putting the appliance down, switch it off and wait for the cutting line to come to a
complete standstill. Never attempt to bring the cutting line to a standstill yourself.
Beware. After switching off the appliance it continues to rotate for a short
time.
▪ Only use the type of cutting line recommended by the manufacturer. Never use a metal
cutting line or fishing line.
