SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General working instructionsAdjusting the harness and brush cutter
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING!
When working with the brush cutter the
? This section takes up the basic safety!harness should always be worn. If this is
precautions for working with the brush cutternot done, you cannot control the brush
and trimmer.
cutter safely and this can result in injury to
yourself or someone else. Never use a
? If you encounter a situation where you areharness with a defective quick release
uncertain how to proceed you should ask ancatch.
expert. Contact your dealer or your service
workshop.
Quick release
On the front is an easily
? Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond
your capability.accessible, quick release
catch:
? Before starting you must understand theY Pull out the red strap.
difference between forestry clearing, brushY The hip strap and one
cutting and grass trimming.shoulder strap will be
automatically released at
Basic safety precautionsthe same time and the
harness and the engine
1.Observe your surroundings:unit will slide to the
ground.
Y To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affectUse this if the engine should
your control of the machine.catch fire or in any other
emergency situation when
Y To ensure that the above mentioned do not come intoyou quickly need to take off
the harness and machine.
contact with the cutting equipment or objects that can be
thrown by the cutting equipment.
Equal load on
Y NOTE! Never use a machine without the possibility of
calling for help in the event of an accident.shoulders
A well matched saw and
harness make work much
2.Avoid usage ineasier. Adjust the harness to
unfavourable weathergive the best working stance.
conditions. For example,
Adjust the side straps so that
thick fog, heavy rain,the weight is equally divided
strong winds or extremeacross the shoulders.
cold, etc. To work in bad
weather conditions is
tiring and can create
dangerous situations, for
example, slippery surfaces.
3.Make sure you can walk
and stand safely. Look out
for any obstacles with
unexpected movement
(roots, stones, branches,
pits, ditches, etc.). Take
great care when working
on sloping ground.
4.The engine should be switched off before moving. When
moving over longer distances and transporting the transport
guard should be used.
5.Never put the machine down with the engine running
unless you have good sight of it.
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