SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipmentThe machine�s safety equipment
MPORTANT INFORMATIONThis section describes the machine�s safety equipment, its
function and how checks and maintenance are carried out to
Y A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer usedensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter OWhat is
incorrectly or carelessly can become a dangerwhatOous to locate where this equipment is positioned on your
tool, that can cause serious or fatal injury to the
machine.)
operator or others. It is extremely important that
you read and understand the content of this
WARNING!
manual.
Never use a machine with defective safety
!
equipment. Follow the control,
Y When using a trimmer, personal protective
maintenance and service instructions
equipment approved by the appropriate
described in this section.
authorities must be used. Personal protective
equipment does not eliminate the risk of
accidents, however, it can reduce the effects of an
1. Throttle trigger
injury in the event of an accident. Ask your dealer
A
for help when choosing protective equipment.lock
The throttle trigger lock is
WARNING!designed to prevent the
Remove your hearing protection as soon asthrottle from accidentally
!you stop the engine, so that you can hear
being engaged. When the
any noises or warning signals.
trigger lock (A) is pressed
into the handle (= when you
GLOVEShold the handle) the throttle
B
Gloves should be worn(B) is released. When the
when necessary, e.g., whengrip on the handle is
A
assembling cuttingreleased the throttle and the
equipment.throttle trigger lock return
to their original positions.
EAR PROTECTIONThis takes place via two
Ear protection offeringindependent return spring
sufficient dampening effectsystems. This means that the
should be used.throttle is automatically
locked in its OidlingO
B
EYE PROTECTIONposition.
Blows from branches or
objects thrown by the
2. Stop switch
rotating cutting equipment
can damage the eyes.
The stop switch should be
used to stop the engine.
BOOTS
Use anti-slip and stable
boots.
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CLOTHING
Wear clothes made of a
strong fabric and avoid
loose clothing that can
catch on shrubs and
branches. Always wear
heavy, long pants. Do not
wear jewelry, short pants,
sandals or go barefoot.
Secure hair so it is above
shoulder level.
FIRST AID KIT
A first aid kit should be
carried by operators of
clearing saws, brushcutters
or trimmers.
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