SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety instructions when using the machine
!WARNING!
The machine can cause serious injury. Read the safety instructions carefully. Learn how to use the machine.
!WARNING!
Cutting tool. Do not touch the tool without first switching off the engine.
NOTE! Read the Operator’s Manual carefully before using the machine.
Personal protection
•Always wear boots, and the other safety equipment described in the section ”Personal protective equipment”.
•Always wear working clothes and thick, long trousers.
•Never wear loose fitting clothes or jewellery
•Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
Protective instructions regarding the surroundings
•Never allow children to use the machine.
•Ensure no one comes within 15 metres while working.
•Never allow anyone to use the machine without first being absolutely sure that they understand the contents of the Operator’s Manual.
•Never work on a ladder, stool or any other raised position that is not fully secured.
Protective instructions while working
•Always ensure you have a
safe and firm working position.
•Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the machine on the side
of the body.
• Use your right hand to operate the throttle.
• Make sure that your hands and feet cannot come into contact with the cuttingequipment when the engine is running.
•When the engine is switched off, keep your hands and feet away from the cuttingequipment until it has stopped.
•Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown out during cutting.
•Always lay the machine on the ground when you are not using it.
•Check the working area for foreign objects such as electricity cables, insects and animals, etc, and for other objects that could damage the cutting attachment, such as metal items.
•If any object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the machine immediately. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug. Check that the machine is not damaged. Repair any damage.
•If anything gets caught up in the cutting equipment while you are working, switch off the engine and wait for it to stop completely before cleaning the cutting equipment.
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