SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipmentThe machineOs safety equipment
This section describes the machineOs safety equipment, its
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
function and how checks and maintenance are carried out to
ensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter OWhat is
Y An edger used incorrectly or carelessly can become a
what� to locate where this equipment is positioned on your
dangerous tool, that can cause serious or fatal injury to
machine.)
the operator or others. It is extremely important that
you read and understand the content of this manual.
WARNING!
Y When using an edger, personal protective equipmentNever use a machine with defective safety
approved by the appropriate authorities must be used.
equipment. Follow the control, maintenance
!
Personal protective equipment does not eliminate the
and service instructions described in this
risk of accidents, however, it can reduce the effects of
section.
an injury in the event of an accident. Ask your dealer
for help when choosing protective equipment.
WARNING!
Remove your hearing protection as soon as1. Throttle trigger
you stop the engine, so that you can hear any
!lock
noises or warning signals.
The throttle trigger lock is
designed to prevent the throttle
from accidentally beingA
GLOVES
engaged. When the trigger
Gloves should be worn when
lock (A) is pressed into the
necessary, e.g., when assem-
handle (= when you hold the
bling cutting equipment.
handle) the throttle (B) is
released.
When the grip on the handle is
released the throttle and the
throttle trigger lock return to
their original positions. This
takes place via two independ-
EAR PROTECTIONB
ent return spring systems. This
Ear protection offering suffi-
means that the throttle is
cient dampening effect should
automatically locked in the
be used.
Oidling� position.
EYE PROTECTION
Blows from branches or
objects thrown by the rotating
cutting equipment can damage2. Stop switch
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
3. Cutting attachment
fabric and avoid loose clothing
that can catch on shrubs andguard
branches. Always wear heavy-
duty long pants. Do not wear
This guard is intended to
jewellery, shorts, sandals or goprevent objects from being
barefoot. Secure hair so it is
thrown towards the operator
above shoulder level.
and to protect the operator
from unintentionel contact with
the cutting attachment.
FIRST AID KIT
A first aid kit should be carried
by operators of the edger.
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