Safety Instructions, Machines safety equipment

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Personal protective equipment

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

•A pruning saw 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 underst- and the content of this manual.

•When using a pruning saw, 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 effect of injury in the event of an accident. Ask your dealer for help when choosing protective equipment.

The machine's safety equipment

This section describes the machine's safety equipment, its function 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.)

!WARNING!

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

GLOVES

Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g. when assembling cutting equipment.

HELMET

A helmet should be worn to eliminate headinjuries caused by downfalling branches.

EAR PROTECTION

Ear protection offering sufficient dampening effect should be used.

EYE PROTECTION

Blows from branches or other can damage the eyes.

SHOES OR BOOTS

Use anti-slip and sturdy footwear.

CLOTHING

Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on shrubs and branches.

FIRST AID KIT

A first aid kit should always be easy to reach.

1. Throttle trigger lock

The throttle trigger lock is designed to prevent the throttle from accidentally being engaged. 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 space via two indepen- dent return spring systems. This means that the throttle is automatically locked in its "idling" position.

2. Stop switch

The stop switch should be used to stop the engine.

3.Emergency release

The harness is fitted with an emergency release. By pulling the red strap the hip and one shoulder belt release at the same time, and the harness and engine unit slide down to the ground.

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