SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipmentThe machine�s safety equipment
MPORTANT INFORMATIONThis section describes the machine�s safety equipment, its
function and how checks and maintenance are carried out to
Y A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer used
ensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter OWhat is
incorrectly or carelessly can become a
whatO to locate where this equipment is positioned on your
dangerous tool, that can cause serious or fatal
machine.)
injury to the operator or others. It is extremely
important that you read and understand the
content of this manual.WARNING!
Never use a machine with defective safety
Y When using a trimmer, personal protective!equipment. Follow the control,
equipment approved by the appropriatemaintenance and service instructions
authorities must be used. Personal protectivedescribed in this section.
equipment does not eliminate the risk of
accidents, however, it can reduce the effects of
an injury in the event of an accident. Ask y1.ourThrottle trigger
dealer for help when choosing protectiveA
lock
equipment.
The throttle trigger lock is
WARNING!designed to prevent the
Remove your hearing protection as soon asthrottle from accidentally
!you stop the engine, so that you can hear
being engaged. When the
any noises or warning signals.
trigger lock (A) is pressed
into the handle (= when you
GLOVEShold the handle) the throttle
B
Gloves should be worn(B) is released. When the
when necessary, e.g., whengrip on the handle is
A
assembling cuttingreleased the throttle and the
equipment.throttle trigger lock return
to their original positions.
EAR PROTECTIONThis takes place via two
Ear protection offeringindependent return spring
sufficient dampening effectsystems. This means that the
should be used.throttle is automatically
locked in its OidlingO
B
EYE PROTECTIONposition.
Blows from branches or
objects thrown by the
2. Stop switch
rotating cutting equipment
can damage the eyes.
The stop switch should be
used to stop the engine.
BOOTS
Use anti-slip and stable
boots.
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3. Cutting
CLOTHING
attachment guard
Wear clothes made of a
strong fabric and avoid
This guard is intended to
loose clothing that can
prevent objects from being
catch on shrubs and
thrown towards the
branches. Always wear
operator and to protect the
heavy, long pants. Do not
operator from
wear jewelry, short pants,
unintentionel contact with
sandals or go barefoot.
the cutting attachment.
Secure hair so it is above
shoulder level.
WARNING!
Under no circumstances may the cutting
FIRST AID KIT
!equipment be used without an approved
A first aid kit should be
guard fitted. See the cOhapter Technical
carried by operators of
data�. If the wrong guard or a defective
clearing saws, brushcuttersguard is fitted this can cause serious
or trimmers.personal injury.
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