13(2)- At all times allow a 15-meter diameter safety zone around the working area.Make sure that all persons (in particular children) and/or animals remain outsidethis zone.- Before using the pole hedge trimmer, make sure that the machine is in safeoperational condition. Make sure that the cutting blades are not damaged, andcheck the throttle lever for easy action. Make sure that the cutting blades arenot in motion when the engine is idling. If the machine is not operating normally,contact your dealer to have the machine adjusted. Make sure that the handlesare clean and dry, and test whether the I-O switch is functioning properly. Startthe engine only in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. Do notuse any other methods to start the pole hedge trimmer.- Start the engine of the pole hedge trimmer only after having read and fullyunderstood the instructions. Never attempt to start a pole hedge trimmer that hasnot been fully assembled. Serious injury may result otherwise.- Before starting the engine, always make sure that the cutting blades are notobstructed by stones, branches or any other solid objects.- Check the working area for wires, cord, glass or other foreign objects that couldget caught in the cutting blades.- Electrical shock: Be aware of all electrical lines in the vicinity. Check the entirework area for the presence of power lines and electrical fences before starting towork.POINTS IN OPERATION AND HOW TO STOPObserve the applicable accident prevention regulations!STARTINGMove at least 3 m away from the place of refuelling. Put the pole hedge trimmer ona clean piece of ground taking care that the cutting blades do not come into contactwith the ground or any other objects.A: Cold start1) Set this machine on a lat space.2) Set the I-O switch (1) to OPERATION.3) Primer pumpContinue to push the primer pump (2) until the fuel comes into the primer pump.(In general, fuel comes into the primer pump by 7 to 10 pushes.) If the primerpump is pushed excessively, an excess of gasoline returns to the fuel tank.OPERATION Lock-off leverLow speedHighspeed(1)STOPThrottle leverPRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE