Working Techniques, General working instructions

WORKING TECHNIQUES

IMPORTANT!

This section takes up the basic safety precautions for working with a hedge trimmer.

If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop.

Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability.

WARNING! The machine can cause

! serious personal 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.

•Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading ”Personal protective equipment”.

•Always wear working clothes and heavy-duty long trousers.

•Never wear loose clothing or jewellery.

•Make sure your hair does not hang below shoulder level.

•Never allow children to use the machine.

•Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 m while you are working.

•Never allow anyone else to use the machine without ﬁrst ensuring that they have understood the contents of the operator’s manual.

•Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised position that is not fully secured.

•Keep in mind that the operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occuring to other people or their property.

•Always ensure you have a safe and stable working position.

•Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the machine in front of your body.

•Make sure that your hands and feet do not come near the cutting attachment when the engine is running.

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