SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THE POWER CUTTEROS SAFETY
WARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a
power cutter can turn it into a dangerous toolEQUIPMENT
!that can cause serious or even fatal injury. It
This section describes the power cutterOs safety equipment, its
is extremely important that you read and
function and how checks and maintenance are carried out to
understand this manual.
ensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter OWhat is
whatO to locate where this equipment is positioned on your
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTpower cutter.)
WARNING! When using a power cutter,WARNING! Never use a power cutter with
protective equipment approved by thedefective safety equipment. Follow the
!control, maintenance and service instructions
!appropriate authorities must be used. Perso-
nal protective equipment does not eliminatedescribed in this manual.
the risk of 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 Anti-vibration
system
Y PROTECTIVE HELMET
Y EAR PROTECTION
Y PROTECTIVE GLASSES
Your power cutter is equipped
OR FULL FACE
with an anti-vibration system.
PROTECTION
This is designed to give as low
vibration levels and
comfortable usage as possible.
Y BREATHING MASK
Y HEAVY-DUTY, FIRM GRIP
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
The power cutterOs anti-
vibration system reduces the
transfer of vibration between
the engine/cutting equipment
and the operator. The engine
body including the cutting
Y SNUG-FITTING, HEAVY-
DUTY, COMFORTABLEequipment is suspended in a
handle system via anti-
CLOTHING THAT ALLOWS
vibration elements.
FULL FREEDOM OF
MOVEMENT
Y LEG PROTECTION (TO
PROTECT AGAINST
SPARKS AND CUTTING
FRAGMENTS)
Y ANTI-SLIP BOOTS WITH
STEEL TOE CAPS
2 Stop switch
The stop switch should be
used to stop the engine.
Y FIRST AID KIT SHOULD
ALWAYS BE ON HAND
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