GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ImportantHEARING PROTECTION
Wear hearing protection that provides
IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed
adequate noise reduction.
for trimming grass.
The only accessories you can operate with
this engine unit 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 medi-
cation that could affect your vision, your
EYE PROTECTION
judgement or your co--ordination.
Always wear approved eye protection. If
Wear personal protective equipment. See in-
you use a visor then you must also wear
structions under the heading Personal
approved protective goggles. Approved
protective equipment.protective goggles must comply with EN
Never use a machine that has been modified166 in EU countries.
in any way from its original specification.
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out
the checks, maintenance and service instruc-
tions described in this manual. Some mainte-
nance and service measures must be carried
out by trained and qualified specialists. See
instructions under the heading Maintenance.
All covers and guards must be fitted beforeGLOVES
starting. Make sure the spark plug cap andGloves should be worn when necessary,
lead are not damaged. Otherwise you coulde.g., when fitting cutting attachments.
get an electric shock.
The machine operator must ensure that no
people or animals come closer than 15
metres while working. When several opera-
tors are working in the same area, the safety
distance should be at least 15 metres.
WARNING:NeverallowchildrenBOOTS
to use or be in the vicinity of theWear anti--slip and stable boots.
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 children under some circum-
stances can produce the force neces-
sary to start the machine. This can
mean a risk of serious personal inju-
ry. Therefore remove the spark plugCLOTHING
cap when the machine is not underWear clothes made of a strong fabric and
close supervision.avoid loose clothing that can catch on
shrubs and branches. Always wear heavy,
Personal protective equipmentlong pants. Do not wear jewelry, shorts
sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is
IMPORTANT! Whenever you use a clear-
ing saw, brushcutter or trimmer you mustabove shoulder level.
wear personal protective equipment that isFIRST AID KIT
approved by the authorities. PersonalA first aid kit should be carried by opera-
protective equipment does not eliminate
tors of clearing saws, brushcutters or trim-
the risk of accidents, but it can reduce the
mers.
effects of an injury in the event of an acci-
dent. Ask your dealer for help when
choosing protective equipment.
WARNING:Listenoutforwarn-
ing signals or shouts when you are
wearing hearing protection. Always
remove your hearing protection as
soon as the engine stops.
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