SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ImportantPersonal protective equipment
IMPORTANT!IMPORTANT!
The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if
clearing and/or forestry clearing.used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or
fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely
The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit important that you read and understand the contents of this
are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter operator?s manual.
on Technical data.
You must use approved personal protective equipment
Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk whenever you use the machine. Personal protective
alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask
Never use the machine in extreme weather conditions such your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.
as severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates.
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading Personal protective equipment.WARNING! Listen out for warning signals or
!shouts when you are wearing hearing
Never use a machine that has been modiŢed in any way protection. Always remove your hearing
from its original speciŢcation.protection as soon as the engine stops.
HELMETNever use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,
maintenance and service instructions described in this
manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be A helmet should be worn if the trees being cleared are taller
carried out by trained and qualiŢed specialists. See than 2 m.
instructions under the heading Maintenance.
All covers and guards must be Ţtted before starting. Make
sure the spark plug cap and HT lead are not damaged.
Otherwise you could get an electric shock.
HEARING PROTECTION
The machine operator must ensure that no people or
animals come closer than 15 metres while working. When Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise
several operators are working in the same area the safety reduction.
distance should be at least twice the tree height and no less
than 15 metres.
WARNING! Using an incorrect cutting
attachment or an incorrectly Ţled blade can
increase the risk of accidents.EYE PROTECTION!
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! Never allow children to use or be
!the USA or EN 166 in EU countries.in the vicinity of the machine. As the
machine is equipped with a spring-loaded
stop switch and can be started by low speed
and force on the starter handle, even small
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
GLOVESplug cap when the machine is not under
close supervision.Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when Ţtting
cutting attachments.
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