GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important
WARNING! Listen out for warning signals or
shouts when you are wearing hearing
!
protection. Always remove your hearing
IMPORTANT!
protection as soon as the engine stops.
The machine is only designed for trimming grass.
HELMET
The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit
A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects
are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter
on Technical data.
Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk
alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your
vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.
HEARING PROTECTION
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading Personal protective equipment.Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise
reduction.
Never use a machine that has been modiŢed in any way
from its original speciŢcation.
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,
maintenance and service instructions described in this
manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be
EYE PROTECTION
carried out by trained and qualiŢed specialists. See
instructions under the heading Maintenance.Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then
you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved
All covers and guards must be Ţtted before starting. Ensure
protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87.1 in
that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are undamaged to
the USA or EN 166 in EU countries.
avoid the risk of electric shock.
The machine operator must ensure that no people or
animals come closer than 15 metres while working. When
several operators are working in the same area the safety
distance should be at least twice the tree height and no less
than 15 metres.
GLOVES
Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when Ţtting
WARNING! Running an engine in a conŢned
cutting attachments.
or badly ventilated area can result in death
!
due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide
poisoning. Never allow children to use or be
in the vicinity of the machine. As the
machine is equipped with a spring-loaded
stop switch and can be started by low speed
and force on the starter handle, even small
BOOTS
children under some circumstances can
produce the force necessary to start the Wear boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole
machine. This can mean a risk of serious
personal injury. Therefore remove the spark
plug cap when the machine is not under
close supervision.
Personal protective equipment
CLOTHING
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing
IMPORTANT!
that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy,
A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go
used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely
FIRST AID KIT
important that you read and understand the contents of this
operator?s manual.
Always have a Ţrst aid kit nearby.
You must use approved personal protective equipment
whenever you use the machine. Personal protective
equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask
your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.
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