SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective eqipmentThe machineOs protective equipment
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThis section describes the hedge trimmerOs protective equip-
ment, its function and how checks and maintenance are
Y Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer cancarried out to ensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter
turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause�What is what� to locate where this equipment is positioned on
serious or even fatal injury. It is extremely
your machine.)
important that you read and understand this
manual.
WARNING!
Y When using a hedge trimmer, protectiveNever use a hedge trimmer with defective
equipment approved by the appropriate!protective equipment. Follow the control,
authorities must be used. Personal protectivemaintenance and service instructions
equipment does not eliminate the risk ofdescribed in this section.
accidents, however, it can reduce the effects of an
injury in the event of an accident. Ask your dealer
for help when choosing protective equipment.
1. Throttle trigger lock
The throttle trigger lock is
WARNING!designed to prevent the
Remove your hearing protection as soon asthrottle from accidentally
!you stop the engine, so that you can hear
being engaged. The trigger
any noises or warning signals.
(A) can only be pressed in, if
C
the lock (B) is held in (= the"
operator holding the
GLOVEShandle). When the grip on
Gloves should be worn whenthe handle is released the
B
necessary, e.g., whenthrottle and the throttle
inspecting, cleaning ortrigger lock return to their
assembling cutting equip-original positions. This
ment.takes place via two indepen-
A
dent return spring systems.
EAR PROTECTIONThis means that the throttle
Ear protection offeringis automatically locked in
sufficient dampening effectthe idling position.
should be used.
2. Stop switch
EYE PROTECTION
Blows from branches or
The stop switch (C) should
objects thrown by the
be used to stop the engine.
moving blades can damage
the eyes.
BOOTS
Use anti-slip and stable
boots.
3. Hand guard
D
CLOTHING
The hand guard (D)
Wear clothes made of a
prevents the operatorOs
strong fabric and avoid loose
hands from coming into
clothing that can catch on
contact with the blades. For
shrubs and branches. Always
example, if the operator
wear heavy-duty long pants.
should loose his grip on the
Do not wear jewellery,
front handle.
shorts, sandals or go bare-
foot. Secure hair so it is
above shoulder level.
FIRST AID KIT
A first aid kit should be close
at hand.
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