Safety Instructions

Personal protective equipment

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

•An edger used incorrectly or carelessly can become a dangerous tool, that can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the content of this manual.

•When using an edger, personal protective equipment approved by the appropriate authorities must be used. Personal protective equipment does not eliminate the risk of accidents, however, it can reduce the effects of an injury in the event of an accident. Ask your dealer for help when choosing protective equipment.

!WARNING!

Remove your hearing protection as soon as you stop the engine, so that you can hear any noises or warning signals.

GLOVES

Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when assem- bling cutting equipment.

EAR PROTECTION

Ear protection offering sufﬁ- cient dampening effect should be used.

EYE PROTECTION Blows from branches or objects thrown by the rotating cutting equipment can damage the eyes.

BOOTS

Use anti-slip and stable boots.

CLOTHING

Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on shrubs and branches. Always wear heavy- duty long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.

FIRST AID KIT

A ﬁrst aid kit should be carried by operators of the edger.

The machine’s safety equipment

This section describes the machine’s safety equipment, its func- tion and how checks and maintenance are carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter “What is what” to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine.)

!WARNING!

Never use a machine with defective safety equipment. Follow the control, maintenance and service instructions described in this section.

1.Throttle trigger

lock

The throttle trigger lock is designed to prevent the throttle from accidentally being en- gaged. When the trigger lock

(A)is pressed into the handle (= when you hold the handle) the throttle (B) is released.

When the grip on the handle is released the throttle and the throttle trigger lock return to their original positions. This takes place via two independ- ent return spring systems. This means that the throttle is automatically locked in the “idling” position.

2. Stop switch

The stop switch should be used to stop the engine.

3. Cutting attachment guard

This guard is intended to pre- vent objects from being thrown towards the operator and

to protect the operator from unintentionel contact with the cutting attachment.

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