GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ImportantHELMET
A helmet should be worn if the trees being cleared are taller
than 2 m.IMPORTANT!
The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass
clearing and/or forestry clearing.
The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit
HEARING PROTECTIONare the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter
on Technical data.Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise
reduction.Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk
alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your
vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading Personal protective equipment.
EYE PROTECTIONNever use a machine that has been modiŢed in any way
from its original speciŢcation.Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then
you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,
protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87.1 in maintenance and service instructions described in this
the USA or EN 166 in EU countries.
manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be
carried out by trained and qualiŢed specialists. See
instructions under the heading Maintenance.
All covers and guards must be Ţtted before starting. Ensure
that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are undamaged to
avoid the risk of electric shock.
GLOVES
The machine operator must ensure that no people or
animals come closer than 15 metres while working. When Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when Ţtting
several operators are working in the same area the safety cutting attachments.
distance should be at least twice the tree height and no less
than 15 metres.
WARNING! Running an engine in a conŢned
or badly ventilated area can result in death
due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide BOOTS!
poisoning.
Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
Personal protective equipment
IMPORTANT!
A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if
used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or CLOTHING
fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing
that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, important that you read and understand the contents of this
long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go operator?s manual.
You must use approved personal protective equipment barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
FIRST AID KITwhenever 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 Always have a Ţrst aid kit nearby.
your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.
WARNING! Listen out for warning signals or
!shouts when you are wearing hearing
protection. Always remove your hearing
protection as soon as the engine stops.
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