SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipmentFIRST AID KIT
Always have a Ţrst aid kit nearby.
IMPORTANT! You must use approved personal protective
equipment whenever you use the machine. Personal
protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but
it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does
happen. Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right
equipment.
Machine2222s safety equipment
WARNING! Listen out for warning signals or This section describes the machine2s safety equipment, its
shouts when you are wearing hearing purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried
protection. Always remove your hearing out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the �What is !
protection as soon as the engine stops.what?� section to locate where this equipment is positioned
on your machine.
GLOVESThe life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of
Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when Ţtting accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried
cutting attachments.out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out
professionally. If you need further information please contact
your nearest service workshop.
WARNING! Never use a machine that has
faulty safety equipment! Carry out the
!inspection, maintenance and service
HEARING PROTECTIONroutines listed in this section.
Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise
reduction.Throttle lock
The throttle lock is designed to prevent accidental operation
of the throttle control. When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when
you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B).
When you release the handle the throttle control and the
throttle lock both move back to their original positions. This
EYE PROTECTIONmovement is controlled by two independent return springs.
This arrangement means that the throttle control is
Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then automatically locked at the idle setting.
you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved
protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87.1 in
the USA or EN 166 in EU countries. Visors must comply with
standard EN 1731.
Stop switch
BOOTS
Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
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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