SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General safety precautions
IMPORTANT! Do not use the power cutter until you have read the entire contents of this Operator’s Manual.
All servicing, in addition to the points listed in the section ”Control, maintenance and service of the power cutter’s safety equipment”, should be carried out by trained service specialists.
Work area safety
•Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
•Never use the machine indoors. Be aware of the dangers of inhaling the engine’s exhaust fumes.
•Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog, rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy ground.
•Never start to work with the power cutter before the working area is clear and you have a firm foothold. Look out for any obstacles with unexpected movement. Ensure when cutting that no material can become loose and fall, causing operating injury.Take great care when working on sloping ground.
•Make sure that no pipes or electrical cables are routed in the area to be cut.
•Look around you:
-To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine.
-To make sure that none of the above come into contact with the cutting blade.
•The
WARNING! Only use the machine in areas
!with good ventilation. Neglect can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! The safety distance for the power
!cutter is 15 metres. You are responsible to ensure that animals and onlookers are not within the working area. Do not start cutting until the working area is clear and you are standing firmly.
Personal safety
•Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment.
•Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgement or your
•Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first ensuring that they have understood the contents of the operator’s manual.
•Make sure that no clothes or parts of the body come in contact with the cutting equipment when it is rotating.
•Keep at a safe distance from the cutting equipment when it is rotating.
•The guards for the cutting equipment must always be fitted when the machine is running.
•Always ensure you have a safe and stable working position.
WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can
!lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. These symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists.
Use and care
•A power cutter is designed to cut hard materials, such as masonry. Observe the increased risk of kickback when cutting soft materials. See instructions under the heading How to avoid kickback.
•Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.
•Never use a machine that has been modified in any way from its original specification.
•Do not move the machine when the cutting equipment is rotating. The machine is equipped with a friction retarder to shorten the stop time.
Transport and storage
•Store the power cutter in a lockable area so that it is out of reach of children and unauthorised persons.
•Store cutting blades in dry, frost free conditions.
Cutting blades
•Do not store or transport the power cutter with the cutting blade fitted. All blades should be removed from the cutter after use and stored carefully.
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