SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipmentY A breathing mask should be used when there is a risk of
dust.
WARNING! You must use approved personal
!protective equipment whenever you use the
machine. Personal protective equipment
cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
reduce the degree of injury if an accident
does happen. Ask your dealer for help in
choosing the right equipment. Please read Y Always have a Ţrst aid kit nearby.
the operatorOs manual carefully and make
sure you understand the instructions before
using the machine.
WARNING! Listen out for warning signals or
shouts when you are wearing hearing
!Machine2222s safety equipmentprotection. Always remove your hearing
This section describes the machine2s safety equipment, its protection as soon as the engine stops.
purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried
YGloves should be worn when necessary.out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the �What is
what?� section to locate where this equipment is positioned
on your machine.
WARNING! Never use a machine that has
faulty safety equipment! Carry out the
!inspection, maintenance and service
Y Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise routines listed in this section.
reduction.
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
Y Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor
then you must also wear approved protective goggles.
Approved protective goggles must comply with standard
ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries. Blows
from branches or objects that are thrown can damage the
eyes.
Vibration damping system
Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system
that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation
easier.
Y Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
Y Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose
clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can
wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts !lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage
sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder in people who have impaired circulation.
level.Contact your doctor if you experience
symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
Such symptoms include numbness, loss of
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of
strength, changes in skin colour or
condition. These symptoms normally appear
in the Ţngers, hands or wrists. The risk
increases at low temperatures.
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