Safety instructions after completing work

WORKING TECHNIQUES

Safety instructions after completing work

•The transport guard should always be ﬁtted to the cutting attachment when the machine is not in use.

•Make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before cleaning, carrying out repairs or an inspection. Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug.

•Always wear heavy-duty gloves when repairing the cutting attachment. This is extremely sharp and can easily cause cuts.

•Store the machine out of reach of children.

•Use only original spare parts for repairs.

Basic working techniques

•Hold the machine as close to your body as possible to get the best balance.

•Make sure that the tip does not touch the ground.

•Do not rush the work, but work steadily until all the branches have been cut back cleanly.

•Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on the engine can lead to serious engine damage.

•Always work at full throttle.

•Let the engine drop back to idle speed between each cut. Long periods at full throttle can cause serious damage to the centrifugal clutch.

WARNING! Never stand directly underneath

!a branch that is being cut. This could lead to serious or even fatal personal injury.

Observe great care when working close to overhead power lines. Falling branches can result in short-circuiting.

WARNING! Observe the applicable safety

!regulations for work in the vicinity of overhead power lines.

WARNING! This machine is not electrically

!insulated. If the machine touches or comes close to high-voltage power lines it could lead to death or serious bodily injury. Electricity can jump from one point to another by arcing. The higher the voltage, the greater the distance electricity can jump. Electricity can also travel through branches and other objects, especially if they are wet. Always keep a distance of at least 10 m between the machine and high-voltage power lines and/or any objects that are touching them. If have to work within this safe distance you should always contact the relevant power company to make sure the power is switched off before you start work.

WARNING! This machine has a long reach.

!Make sure that no people or animals come closer than 15 m when the machine is running.

•Whenever possible position yourself so that you can make the cut at right angles to the branch.

•Do not work with the shaft held straight out in front of you (like a ﬁshing rod) as this increases the apparent weight of the cutting attachment.

•Cut large branches in sections so that you have better control over where they fall.

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