SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General safety instructions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•The machine is only designed for tree pruning.
•The only accessories to be used with the engine unit as a drive source are the cutting units we recommend.
•Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking medicines that can affect your sight, your judgement or the control of your body.
•Use personal protective equipment. See the section "Personal protective equipment".
•Never use a machine that has been modified so that it no longer corresponds with the original design.
•Never use a machine that is faulty. Follow the maintenance, control and service instructions in this Operator's Manual.
Some maintenance and service actions should be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See the chaper "Maintenance".
Start
•Never start the engine unless the hydraulic oil has been replenished and the hydraulic hoses are connected. Running without hydraulic oil or without connected hoses can result in damage to the hydraulic system.
•Never start the engine indoors. Pay attention to the danger of inhaling toxic exhaust fumes.
•Make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming in contact with the cutting equipment.
•Place the machine on the ground and make sure that the cutting equipment is not in contact with branches or stones.
Press the engine to the ground with the left hand (NOTE! Not with the foot). Grip the start handle with the right hand and slowly pull out until a resistance is felt (the start hooks engage). Now give a quick and strong pull.
!WARNING!
Starting with the start throttle function connected can give an uncontrolled activation of the cutting equipment.
!WARNING!Never touch the cutting equipment when the engine is running.
Fuel safety
•Never fill the machine while the engine is running. Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling.
•Provide good ventilation when filling or mixing fuel.
•Move the machine at least 3 m from the filling position before starting.
•Never start the machine:
a)If you have spilt fuel on it:
Wipe up all spillage.
b)If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes: Change your clothes.
c)If there is a fuel leak: Change damaged parts.
Make regular checks for leakage from the fuel cap and the fuel supply pipes.
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