SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety instructions for using theProtective instructions while working
machine.
Y Always ensure you have a
WARNING!safe and firm working
The machine can cause serious personalposition.
!injury. Read the safety instructions
carefully. Learn how to use the machine.
Y Always use both hands to
hold the machine.WARNING!
Cutting tool. Do not touch the cutting
!attachment without first switching off the
engine
Y Make sure that no part of
your body comes into
contact with the cuttingNOTE! Read the safety instructions carefully before starting to
attachment when theuse the machine.
engine is running.
Personal protection
Y When the engine is
Y Always use the safetyswitched off make sure
equipment described in thethat no part of your body
section OPersonalcomes into contact with
protective equipment�.the cutting attachment
before the cutting
Y Never wear loose-fittingattachment has come to a
clothes, scarves, jewellerycomplete stop.
or similar items that could
get caught in the auger.
Y Hair should be put up if
longer than shoulder
length.
Y If vibration occurs you must stop the machine. Remove the
spark plug cable from the spark plug. Check that the
machine is not damaged. Repair any damage.
Protective instructions regarding theWARNING!
surroundingsOver exposure to vibrations can result in
!blood-vessel or nerve injury to persons
Y Never allow children to use the machine.suffering with blood circulation problems.
Seek medical attention if you experience
physical symptoms that can be related to
Y Ensure no-one comes within 5 metres while working.
over exposure to vibrations. Examples of
such symptoms are �numbness �, lack of
Y Never allow anyone to use the machine without first beingfeeling, �tickling�, �pricking�, �pain�, lack
absolutely sure that they understand the contents of the
of or a reduction in normal strength,
OperatorOs Manual.changes in the colour of the skin or its
surfaces. These symptoms normally appear
Y To prevent damage to the blades, make sure you do not usein the fingers, hands or wrists.
the auger in areas where the blades could come into contact
with gravel or stones, especially in shallow water or
underneath bridges, etc.
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