SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipmentThe machine�s safety equipment
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This section describes the machine�s safety equipment, its
function and how checks and maintenance are carried out to
Y If used incorrectly or carelessly this machine
ensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter OWhat is
can become a dangerous tool that can cause
whatO to locate where this equipment is positioned on your
serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It
is extremely important that you read and underst-machine.)
and the content of this manual.
WARNING!
Y When using the machine, personal protective
Never use a machine with defective safety
equipment approved by the appropriate
!equipment. Follow the control, maintenance
authorities must be used. Personal protective
and service instructions described in this
equipment does not eliminate the risk of
section.
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. Throttle trigger
lock
WARNING!
Remove your hearing protection as soon as
The throttle trigger lock is
!you stop the engine, so that you can hear
designed to prevent the
any noises or warning signals.
throttle from accidentally
being engaged. When theA
GLOVES
trigger lock (A) is pressed
Gloves must be worn
into the handle (= when you
whenever required, for
hold the handle) the throttle
example when fitting,
(B) is released. When the
inspecting or cleaning
grip on the handle is
cutting equipment.
released the throttle and the
throttle trigger lock return
PROTECTIVE HELMET
to their original positions.B
AND VISOR
This takes place via two
independent return spring
EAR PROTECTION
systems. This means that the
Ear protection offering
throttle is automatically
sufficient dampening effect
locked in its OidlingO
should be used.
position.
EYE PROTECTION
Blows from branches or
objects thrown out by the
cutting equipment can
damage the eyes.
2. Stop switch
BOOTS
Use anti-slip and stableThe stop switch should be
boots.
used to stop the engine.
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
The operator must carry a
first aid kit.
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