Dolmar MS-260 U - Manual (Page 7)

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Storage
- The brushcutter must be safely stored in a dry room. Use the
tool protection for metal cutting tools. Keep the brushcutter out
of reach of children.
- If the brushcutter is stored for a long period of time, it should be
given a thorough maintenance check and a complete inspection
at an authorized DOLMAR service centre.
- If the brushcutter is stored for a long period of time, the fuel
tank should be completely emptied and the carburetor run dry.
Fuels may only be stored for a limited period of time and could
cause deposits to form in the tank or in the carburetor.
- Fuel remains in reserve canisters should be used for other
engines or disposed of.
Maintenance
- Always make sure the brushcutter is in good working order
before using it. This includes in particular the cutting tool,
guard, harness and fuel system (check for leaks). Particular
attention must be paid to the cutting blades, which must be
correctly sharpened.
CaUTIon: Metal cutting tools must be sharpened only at an
authorized service centre!
a tool which has been improperly sharpened can cause
unbalance and thus considerable danger of injury. apart from
this, the equipment may be damaged due to vibrations.
- When changing the cutting tool, cleaning the brushcutter and
the cutting tool etc., it is essential to switch off the engine
and pull the spark plug cap.
- Replace cracked, bent, warped, damaged or dull cutting
tools immediately. Never straighten or weld damaged cutting
tools.
- Operate the brushcutter with as little noise and pollution as pos-
sible. In particular check the correct setting of the carburetor.
- Clean the brushcutter at regular intervals and check that all
screws and nuts are well tightened.
- Never service or store the brushcutter near open flames (16)!
- Always store the brushcutter in a locked storage area, with the
fuel tank completely empty and the carburetor run dry.
observe the accident prevention instructions issued by the
relevant trade associations and insurance companies. Do not
make any modifications to the brushcutter ‑ you will only be
putting your own safety at risk!
The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is limited
to those activities described in this instruction manual. All other
work must be done by the DOLMAR customer service (17).
Use only original DoLMar spares and accessories.
The use of non-DOLMAR spares, accessories, or cutting tools
increases the risk of accident. DOLMAR will not accept any liability
for accidents or damage caused by the use of non-approved cutting
tools and fixing devices of cutting tools, or accessories.
first aid
A first-aid kit should always be nearby as a precaution in the
event of an accident.
Immediately replace any items taken from the first aid kit.
when calling for help, give the following information:
Place of accident, what happened, number of persons injured,
nature of injuries, your name.
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Individuals with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive
vibration may experience injury to blood vessels or the nervous
system. Vibration may cause the following symptoms to occur in
the fingers, hands or wrists: ”Falling asleep” (numbness), tingling,
pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin colour or of the skin. If
any of these symptoms occur, see a physician!
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