GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ImportantPersonal protective equipment
IMPORTANT!IMPORTANT!
The machine is only designed for trimming grass.A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if
used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or
The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely
are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter important that you read and understand the contents of this
on Technical data.operator?s manual.
Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk You must use approved personal protective equipment
alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your whenever you use the machine. Personal protective
vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask
under the heading Personal protective equipment.your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.
Never use a machine that has been modiŢed in any way
from its original speciŢcation.
WARNING! Listen out for warning signals or
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks, !shouts when you are wearing hearing
maintenance and service instructions described in this protection. Always remove your hearing
manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be protection as soon as the engine stops.
carried out by trained and qualiŢed specialists. See
instructions under the heading Maintenance.HEARING PROTECTION
All covers and guards must be Ţtted before starting. Ensure Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise
that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are undamaged to reduction.
avoid the risk of electric shock.
The machine operator must ensure that no people or
animals come closer than 15 metres while working. When
several operators are working in the same area the safety
distance should be at least twice the tree height and no less EYE PROTECTION
than 15 metres.
Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then
you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved
protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87.1 in WARNING! Running an engine in a conŢned
the USA or EN 166 in EU countries.or badly ventilated area can result in death
!due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide
poisoning.
WARNING! Never allow children to use or be
in the vicinity of the machine. As the
!GLOVESmachine is equipped with a spring-loaded
stop switch and can be started by low speed Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when Ţtting
and force on the starter handle, even small cutting attachments.
children under some circumstances can
produce the force necessary to start the
machine. This can mean a risk of serious
personal injury. Therefore remove the spark
plug cap when the machine is not under
close supervision.
BOOTS
Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
CLOTHING
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing
that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy,
long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go
barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
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