SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipment
IMPORTANT! 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.
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.
GLOVES
Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when fitting cutting attachments.
HEARING PROTECTION
Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries.
BOOTS
Wear sturdy,
CLOTHING
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
FIRST AID KIT
Always have a first aid kit nearby.
Machine′s safety equipment
This section describes the machine′s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is 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 professionally. If you need further information please contact your nearest service workshop.
WARNING! Never use a machine that has
!faulty safety equipment! Carry out the inspection, maintenance and service routines listed in this section.
Cutting attachment guard
This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment.
•Ensure that the guard is undamaged and is not cracked.
•Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked.
Cutting equipment
The tines are designed and machined to withstand the loads resulting from cultivating.
The two basic rules:
1Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the chapter on Technical data.
2Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks. A damaged cutting attachment should always be replaced.
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