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