Never run the engine in enclosed rooms (risk of gas poisoning). Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas. •Switch off the engine when resting and when leaving the brush cutter or grass trimmer unattended, and place it in a safe location to prevent danger to others or damage to the machine. • Never put the hot brush cutter or grass trimmer onto dry grass or onto any combustible materials. •The cutting tool has to be equipped with it’s appropriate guard. Never run the cutter without this guard. • All protective installations and guards supplied with the machine must be used during operation. •Never operate the engine with faulty exhaust muffler. •Shut off the engine during transport. • During transport over long distances the tool protection included with the equipment must always be used. •Ensure safe position of the brush cutter or grass trimmer during car transportation to avoid fuel leakage. • When despatching the brush cutter or grass trimmer, ensure that the fuel tank is completely empty. Refuelling • Shut off the engine during refuelling, keep away from naked flames and do not smoke. •Avoid skin contact with mineral oil products. Do not Inhale fuel vapor. Always wear protective gloves during refuelling. Change and clean protective clothing at regular intervals. •Take care not to spill either fuel or oil in order to prevent soil contamination (environmental protection). Clean the brush cutter or grass trimmer immediately after fuel has been spilt. • Avoid any fuel contact with your clothing. Change your clothing instantly if fuel has been spilt on it (a danger to life). • Inspect the fuel cap at regular intervals making sure that it can be securely fastened. • Carefully tighten the locking screw of the fuel tank. Change location to start the engine (at least 3 meters away from the place of refuelling). • Never refuel in closed rooms. Fuel vapors accumulate at ground level (risk of explosions). • Only transport and store fuel in licensed containers. Make sure the fuel stored is not accessible to children. 3 meters NC 4 Method of operation • Only use the brush cutter or grass trimmer in good light and visibility. During the winter season beware of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (risk of slipping). Always ensure a safe footing. • Never cut above shoulder height. • Never stand on a ladder and run the brush cutter or grass timmer. • Never climb up into trees to perform cutting operation with the brush cutter or grass trimmer. • Never work on unstable surfaces. • Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found within the working range. Foreign particles may damage the cutting tool and can cause dangerous kickbacks. • Before commencing cutting, the cutting tool must have reached full working speed. Kickback • When operating the brush cutter, uncontrolled kickback may occur. • This is particularly the case when attempting to cut within a blade segment between 12 and 2 o'clock. • Never apply this segment of the brush cutter to solids, such as bushes and trees, etc., having a diameter in excess of 3 cm. • The brush cutter will then be deflected at great force with the attendent risk of injuries. • NeVer apply the brush cutter within a segment between 12 and 2 o’clock. Caution: Kickback V X Other models in this manual: Garden Tools - RBC220 (3.66 mb) Garden Tools - RBC221 (3.66 mb) Garden Tools - RBC250 (3.66 mb) Garden Tools - RBC251 (3.66 mb)