Dolmar HT-2249 D - Manual (Page 11)

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STOPPING THE MACHINE
1. Release the throttle lever completely.
2. Push the I-O switch (1) to “O” position, the engine rotation will become low
and the engine will stop.
OPERATION OF THE MACHINE
፴፧ Never operate with a loose grip.
፴፧ Never touch the cutting device when starting the engine and during operation.
፴፧ Operate the Hedge Trimmer in such a manner as to avoid inhalation of the
exhaust gases. Never run the engine in enclosed rooms (Risk of gas
poisoning). Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas.
፴፧ All protective installations and guards supplied with the machine must be
used during operation.
፴፧ Never operate the engine with a faulty exhaust muffler or if it is missing.
፴፧ Use the Hedge Trimmer only in good light and visibility.
፴፧ During the winter season beware of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow.
(Risk of slipping.) Always ensure a safe footing .
፴፧ Never stand on a ladder and run the Hedge Trimmer. Keep both feet on the
ground.
፴፧ Never climb up the trees with the Hedge Trimmer to perform cutting
operation.
፴፧ Never work on unstable surfaces.
፴፧ Remove sand, stone, nails, wire, etc. found within the working area. Foreign
objects may damage the cutting blades.
፴፧ Before commencing cutting, the cutting blades must have reached full
working speed.
፴፧ Always hold the Hedge Trimmer firmly with both hands on the handles only.
፴፧ Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles.
፴፧ When you release the throttle, it takes a few moments before the cutting
blades stop.
፴፧ The Hedge Trimmer must not be used for cutting with fast idle. The cutting
speed cannot be adjusted with the throttle control in fast idle position.
፴፧ When cutting a hedge, the machine should be held so that the blades form a
15-30°angle with the cutting line.
፴፧ If the Hedge Trimmer is used with circular movements against the edge of the
hedge, the twigs will be thrown directly to the ground.
፴፧ Pay special attention when cutting hedges, which are, laid out a long a
wire-fence and have grown through the fence.
፴፧ The blade must not contact the fence; otherwise the blades may be
destroyed.
፴፧ Do not use the Hedge Trimmer continuously for a long time. It is normal to
take a break of 10 to 20 minutes after every 50 minutes operation.
፴፧ Should the cutting blades hit stones or other hard objects, immediately switch
off the engine and inspect the cutting blades for damage. Replace damaged
blades before re-commencing work.
፴፧ The engine must be switched off immediately in case of any engine
problems.
፴፧ Operate the Hedge Trimmer with as little noise and contamination as possible.
In particular check the correct setting of the carburetor and the fuel/oil ratio.
፴፧ Do Not attempt to remove jammed cut material when blades are running.
Put unit down, turn it off, and remove necessary cuttings.
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