SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipmentMachine2222s safety equipment
This section describes the machine2s safety equipment, its
purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried IMPORTANT! You must use approved personal protective
out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the �What is equipment whenever you use the machine. Personal
what?� section to locate where this equipment is positioned protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but
it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does
on your machine.happen. Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right
The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of equipment.
accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried
out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out
WARNING! Listen out for warning signals or professionally. If you need further information please contact
shouts when you are wearing hearing your nearest service workshop.
!
protection. Always remove your hearing
protection as soon as the engine stops.WARNING! Never use a machine that has
faulty safety equipment! Carry out the
GLOVES!inspection, maintenance and service
Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when Ţtting routines listed in this section.
cutting attachments.
Cutting attachment guard
HEARING PROTECTIONThis guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being
thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the
Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise
reduction.operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment.
Y Ensure that the guard is undamaged and is not cracked.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then
you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved
Y Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is
protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87.1 in cracked.
the USA or EN 166 in EU countries.
Cutting equipment
BOOTSThe tines are designed and machined to withstand the loads
resulting from cultivating.
Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
CLOTHING
The two basic rules:
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing 1 Only use cutting attachments with the guards we
that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, recommend! See the chapter on Technical data.
long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go
barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.2 Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks. A
damaged cutting attachment should always be replaced.
FIRST AID KIT
Always have a Ţrst aid kit nearby.
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