SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CLOTHING
Personal protective equipment
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing
that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy,
IMPORTANT! Whenever you use a clearing saw,
long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go
brushcutter or trimmer you must wear personal protective
barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
equipment that is approved by the authorities. Personal
protective equipment does not eliminate the risk of FIRST AID KIT
accidents, but it can reduce the effects of an injury in the
Always have a rst aid kit nearby.
event of an accident. Ask your dealer for help when
choosing protective equipment.
WARNING! Listen out for warning signals or
shouts when you are wearing hearing
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protection. Always remove your hearing
protection as soon as the engine stops.
Machine2s safety equipment
HELMETThis section describes the machine2s safety equipment, its
purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried
A helmet should be worn if the trees being cleared are taller
out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the What is
than 2 m.
what? section to locate where this equipment is positioned
on your machine.
The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of
accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried
out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out
HEARING PROTECTIONprofessionally. If you need further information please contact
your nearest service workshop.
Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise
reduction.
WARNING! Never use a machine that has
faulty safety equipment! Carry out the
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inspection, maintenance and service
routines listed in this section.
Throttle lock
EYE PROTECTION
The throttle lock is designed to prevent accidental operation
Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then
of the throttle control. When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when
you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved
you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B).
protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87.1 in
When you release the handle the throttle control and the
the USA or EN 166 in EU countries. Visors must comply with
throttle lock both move back to their original positions. This
standard EN 1731.
movement is controlled by two independent return springs.
This arrangement means that the throttle control is
automatically locked at the idle setting.
A
B
GLOVES
Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when tting
cutting attachments.
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
BOOTS
Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
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