SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Protective instructions whenObserve great care when working close to overhead power
work is completedlines. Falling branches can result in short-circuiting.
WARNING!
Y The transport guard should always be fitted to theObserve the applicable safety regulations
cuttingequipment when the machine is not in use.
!for work in the vicinity of overhead power
lines.
Y Ensure the cuttingequipment has stopped and remove the
spark plug cable from the spark plug before carrying out
cleaning, repairs or an inspection.
WARNING!
Y Always wear heavy dutyThis machine is not electrically insulated.
!If the machine touches or comes close to
gloves when repairing thelive electricity lines, it could cause death
chain. The cutting-
or serious injury. Electricity can jump from
equipment is extremelyone point to another in the form of a high-
sharp and can easilyvoltage arc. The higher the voltage, the
causes cuts.further the electricity can jump. Electricity
can also be conducted by branches and
Y Store the machine out ofother objects, especially if they are wet.
reach from children.Always keep a distance of at least 10 m (30
ft) between the machine and live electricity
Y Only use original sparelines and/or objects that are touching
them. If you have to work closer than this,
parts when carrying outalways contact the relevant power com-
repairs.pany to make sure the power is switched
off before you start your work.
Basic working techniques
Y The machine should beWARNING!
This machine has a long reach. Make sure
held as close to the body!that no people or animals come closer than
as possible to get the best
15 m (45 ft) when the machine is running.
balance.
Y Make sure that the tipY Whenever possible position
does not touch the
yourself so that you can
ground.make the cut at right angles
to the branch.
Y Do not rush the work,
but work steadily until all
Y Do not work with the shaft
the branches have beenheld straight out in front of
cut back cleanly.
you (like a fishing rod).
This increases the apparent
Y Always drop to idling
weight of the cutting
speed after each working
operation. Longer periodsequipment.
running at full throttle
without loading theY Cut large branches in stages
to give better control over
engine can lead to serious
engine damage.where they fall.
Y Allways cut with the engineY Never cut through the
swelling at the root of the
at full throttle.
branch as this will slow
down healing and increase
Y Let the engine drop back to
idle between each cut. Longthe risk of fungal attack.
periods at full throttle can
cause serious damage to
the centrifugal clutch.
Never stand directly underneath a branch
that is being cut, otherwise you may suffer
!serious or even fatal injury.
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