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 soonthrottle from accidentally
!as you stop the engine, so that you canbeing engaged. The trigger
hear any noises or warning signals.(A) can only be pressed in, if
the lock (B) is held in (= the
C
operator holding the"
GLOVES
handle). When the grip on
Gloves should be worn when
the handle is released the
necessary, e.g., when
throttle and the throttle
inspecting, cleaning or
trigger lock return to their
assembling cutting equip-
original positions. This
ment.BA
takes place via two indepen-
dent return spring systems.
EAR PROTECTION
This means that the throttle
Ear protection offering
is automatically locked in
sufficient dampening effect
the idling position.
should be used.
EYE PROTECTION2. Stop switch
Blows from branches or
objects thrown by theThe stop switch (C) should
moving blades can damagebe used to stop the engine.
the eyes.
BOOTS
Use anti-slip and stable
boots.
3. Hand guard
CLOTHINGD
Wear clothes made of aThe hand guard (D)
strong fabric and avoid looseprevents the operatorOs
clothing that can catch onhands from coming into
shrubs and branches. Alwayscontact with the blades. For
wear heavy-duty long pants.example, if the operator
Do not wear jewellery,should loose his grip on the
shorts, sandals or go bare-front handle.
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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