WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructionsThe ABC of clearing
? Always use the correct equipment.
IMPORTANT!
? Make sure the equipment is well adjusted.
This section describes the basic safety precautions for
? Follow the safety precautions.
working with clearing saws and trimmers.
? Organise your work carefully.
If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to
proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or ? Always use full throttle when starting to cut with the blade.
your service workshop.
? Always use sharp blades.
Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your
? Avoid stones.
capability.
? Control the felling direction (take advantage of the wind).
You must understand the difference between forestry
clearing, grass clearing and grass trimming before use.
WARNING! Neither the operator of the
Basic safety rulesmachine nor anyone else may attempt to
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remove the cut material while the engine is
running or the cutting equipment is rotating,
as this can result in serious injury.
Stop the engine and cutting equipment
1 Look around you:
before you remove material that has wound
? To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot around the blade shaft as otherwise there is
affect your control of the machine.a risk of injury. The bevel gear can get hot
during use and may remain so for a while
? To ensure that people, animals, etc., do not come into
afterwards. You could get burnt if you touch
contact with the cutting attachment or loose objects that
are thrown out by the cutting attachment.it.
? CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are able to
call for help in the event of an accident.WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects.
Always wear approved eye protection. Never
2 Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense !
lean over the cutting attachment guard.
fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in
Stones, rubbish, etc. can be thrown up into
bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as
icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc.the eyes causing blindness or serious injury.
3 Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area Keep unauthorised persons at a distance.
around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, Children, animals, onlookers and helpers
ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take should be kept outside the safety zone of 15
great care when working on sloping ground.m. Stop the machine immediately if anyone
approaches. Never swing the machine
around without Ţrst checking behind you to
make sure no-one is within the safety zone.
WARNING! Sometimes branches or grass
get caught between the guard and cutting
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attachment. Always stop the engine before
cleaning.
4 Take great care when cutting a tree that is in tension. A
tree that is in tension may spring back to its normal
position before or after being cut. If you position yourself
incorrectly or make the cut in the wrong place the tree may
hit you or the machine and cause you to lose control. Both
situations can cause serious personal injury.
5 Switch off the engine before moving to another area. Fit
the transport guard before carrying or transporting the
equipment any distance.
6 Never put the machine down with the engine running
unless you have it in clear sight.
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