Safety instructions after completing work

WORKING TECHNIQUES

•This machine is not electrically insulated. If the machine touches or comes close to high-voltage power lines it could lead to death or serious bodily injury.

Safety instructions after completing work

•The transport guard should always be ﬁtted to the cutting attachment when the machine is not in use.

•Make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before cleaning, carrying out repairs or an inspection. Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug.

•Always wear heavy-duty gloves when repairing the cutting attachment. This is extremely sharp and can easily cause cuts.

•Store the machine out of reach of children.

•Use only original spare parts for repairs.

Basic working techniques

•Hold the machine as close to your body as possible to get the best balance.

•Make sure that the tip does not touch the ground.

•Do not rush the work, but work steadily until all the branches have been cut back cleanly.

•Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on the engine can lead to serious engine damage.

•Always work at full throttle.

•Let the engine drop back to idle speed between each cut. Long periods at full throttle can cause serious damage to the centrifugal clutch.

WARNING! Never stand directly

! underneath a branch that is being cut. This could lead to serious or even fatal personal injury.

Observe great care when working close to overhead power lines. Falling branches can result in short- circuiting.

WARNING! Observe the applicable safety

! regulations for work in the vicinity of overhead power lines.

	!	WARNING! This machine is not
	!	electrically insulated. If the machine
		touches or comes close to high-voltage
		power lines it could lead to death or
		serious bodily injury. Electricity can
		jump from one point to another by
		arcing. The higher the voltage, the
		greater the distance electricity can jump.
		Electricity can also travel through
		branches and other objects, especially if
		they are wet. Always keep a distance of
		at least 10 m between the machine and
		high-voltage power lines and/or any
		objects that are touching them. If have to
		work within this safe distance you
		should always contact the relevant
		power company to make sure the power
		is switched off before you start work.

WARNING! This machine has a long

! reach. Make sure that no people or animals come closer than 15 m when the machine is running.

• Whenever possible position yourself so that you can make the cut at right angles to the branch.

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