WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructionsThe ABC of clearing
S Always use the correct equipment.
IMPORTANT!S Make sure the equipment is well adjusted.
This section describes the basic safety pre-S Follow the safety precautions.
cautions for working with trimmers. If youS Organise your work carefully.
encounter a situation where you are uncer-S Always use full throttle when starting to cut
tain how to proceed you should ask an ex-with the blade.
pert. Contact your servicing dealer.S Always use sharp blades.
Avoid all usage which you consider to beS Avoid stones.
beyond your capability.
WARNING:Neithertheoperator
You must understand the difference between
forestry clearing, grass clearing and grassof the machine nor anyone else
may attempt to remove the cut ma-
trimming before use.
terial while the engine is running or
the cutting equipment is rotating,
as this can result in serious injury.
Basic safety rulesStop the engine and cutting equip-
ment before you remove material
that has wound around the blade
shaft as otherwise there is a risk of
injury. The bevel gear can get hot
during use and may remain so for a
while afterwards. You could get
1. Look around you:burned if you touch it.
S To ensure that people, animals or other
things cannot affect your control of theWARNING:Watchoutfor
machine.thrown objects. Always wear ap-
S To ensure that people, animals, etc.,proved eye protection. Never lean
do not come into contact with the cut-over the cutting attachment guard.
ting attachment or loose objects thatStones, rubbish, etc. can be thrown
are thrown out by the cutting attach-up into the eyes causing blindness
ment.
or serious injury. Keep unautho-
S CAUTION! Do not use the machine
unless you are able to call for help inrised persons at a distance. Chil-
dren, animals, onlookers and help-
the event of an accident.
2. Do not use the machine in bad weather,ers should be kept outside the
safetyzoneof 15m. Stop the ma-
such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong
wind, intense cold, etc. Working in badchine immediately if anyone ap-
proaches. Never swing the ma-
weather is tiring and often brings added
risks, such as icy ground, unpredictablechine around without first checking
behind you to make sure noone is
felling direction, etc.
3. Make sure you can move and stand safely.within the safety zone.
Check the area around you for possible ob-
stacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.)WARNING:Sometimesbranches
or grass get caught between the
in case you have to move suddenly. Take
great care when working on sloping ground.guard and cutting attachment.
Always stop the engine before
cleaning.
Basic working techniques
S Always slow the engine to idle speed after
each working operation. Long periods at
full throttle without any load on the engine
can lead to serious engine damage.
4. Switch off the engine before moving to
another area. Fit the transport guard before
carrying or transporting the equipment any
distance.
5. Never put the machine down with the engine
running or while the cutting attachment is
rotating.
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