SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipmentThe machineOs safety equipment
This section describes the machineOs safety equipment, its
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
function and how checks and maintenance are carried out to
ensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter OWhat is
Y An edger used incorrectly or carelessly can become awhat� to locate where this equipment is positioned on your
dangerous tool, that can cause serious or fatal injury to
the operator or others. It is extremely important thatmachine.)
you read and understand the content of this manual.
WARNING!
Y When using an edger, personal protective equipmentNever use a machine with defective safety
approved by the appropriate authorities must be used.equipment. Follow the control, maintenance
Personal protective equipment does not eliminate the!
and service instructions described in this
risk of accidents, however, it can reduce the effects ofsection.
an injury in the event of an accident. Ask your dealer
for help when choosing protective equipment.
1. Throttle trigger
GLOVES
Gloves should be worn whenlock
necessary, e.g., when assem-
bling cutting equipment.The throttle trigger lock is
designed to prevent the throttle
from accidentally being
engaged. When the triggerA
lock (A) is pressed into the
handle (= when you hold the
handle) the throttle (B) is
EAR PROTECTIONreleased.
Ear protection offering suffi-When the grip on the handle is
cient dampening effect should
released the throttle and the
be used.throttle trigger lock return to
their original positions. This
takes place via two independ-
ent return spring systems. ThisB
EYE PROTECTION
means that the throttle is
Blows from branches orautomatically locked in the
objects thrown by the rotatingOidling� position.
cutting equipment can damage
the eyes.
2. Stop switch
BOOTS
Use anti-slip and stable boots.
The stop switch should be
used to stop the engine.
CLOTHING
Wear clothes made of a strong
fabric and avoid loose clothing
that can catch on shrubs and"
branches.
3. Cutting attachment
FIRST AID KIT
A first aid kit should be carriedguard
by operators of the edger.
This guard is intended to
prevent objects from being
thrown towards the operator
and to protect the operator
from unintentionel contact with
the cutting attachment.
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