SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipment
IMPORTANT! Whenever you use the hedge trimmer you must use personal protective equipment that is approved by the authorities. Personal protective equipment does not eliminate the risk of injury, but it can reduce the degree of injury in the event of an accident. Ask your dealer for help when choosing equipment.
WARNING! Listen out for warning signals or
!shouts when you are wearing hearing protection. Always remove your hearing protection as soon as the engine stops.
GLOVES
Gloves must be worn when required, for example when fitting, inspecting or cleaning cutting attachments.
HEARING PROTECTION
Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries. Visors must comply with standard EN 1731.
BOOTS
Wear sturdy,
CLOTHING
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
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FIRST AID KIT
Always have a first aid kit nearby.
Machine′s safety equipment
This section describes the machine′s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is what?” section to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine.
The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out professionally. If you need further information please contact your nearest service workshop.
WARNING! Never use a machine that has
!faulty safety equipment! Carry out the inspection, maintenance and service routines listed in this section.
Throttle lock
The throttle lock is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B).
When you release the handle the throttle control and the throttle lock both move back to their original positions. This movement is controlled by two independent return springs. This arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting.
A
B
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
Hand guard (325HDA55,325HE3)
The hand guard prevents hands from coming into contact with the moving blades, for example, if the operator loses grip on the front handle.
