Safety Rules; Basic Safety Precautions - Efco 8245 SE Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

SAFETY RULES

Basic Safety Precautions

• Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and
can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating
instructions before attempting to use the unit.
• Restrict the use of your stick edger to adult users who
understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and
operating instructions found in this manual. Minors should
never be allowed to use a stick edger.
• Do not handle or operate a stick edger when you are fatigued,
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ill, or upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication.
You must be in good physical condition and mentally alert. Stick
edger work is strenuous. If you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before
operating a stick edger (Fig. 1). Be more cautious before rest
periods and towards the end of your shift.
• Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 50 feet
(15 meters) away from the work area. Do not allow other
people or animals to be near the stick edger when starting or
operating the stick edger (Fig. 2).
• Major cases of stick edger accidents happen when the blade or
thrown objects hits the operator. While working with the stick
edger, always use safety protective approved clothing. The use
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of protective clothing does not eliminate injury risks, but
reduces the injury effects in case of accident. Consult your
trusted supplier to choose equipment in compliance with
legislation. The clothing must be proper and not an obstacle.
Wear adherent protective clothing. Protective jackets (Fig.3)
and dungarees (Fig.3) leggings are ideal. Do not wear
clothes, scarves, ties or bracelets that may get stuck into twigs.
Tie up and protect long hair (example with foulards, cap,
helmets, etc.). Safety boots having skid-proof sole and
anti-piercing insert (Fig.4). Wear protective goggles or face
screens (Fig. 5). Use protections against noises: for
example, noise reduction ear guards (Fig.4) or earplugs.
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The use of protections for the ear requires much more
attention and caution, because the perception of audible
warning signals (screaming, alarms, etc.) is limited. Always
remove your hearing protection as soon as the engine stops.
Wear gloves (Fig.6, page 8) that permit the maximum
absorption of vibrations.
• Only allow others to use this stick edger who have read this
Operator's Manual or received adeguate instructions for the
safe and proper use of this stick edger.
• Check the stick edger each day to ensure that each device,
whether for safety or otherwise, is functional.
• Never use a damaged, modified, or improperly repaired or
assembled stick edger. Do not remove, damage or deactivate
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any of the safety devices. Only use original cutting tools. Always
replace cutting tools or safety devices immediately if it becomes
damaged, broken or is otherwise removed.
• Carefully plan your operation in advance. Do not start cutting
until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned
retreat path.
• All stick edger service, other than the operations shown in the
present manual, have to be performed by competent
personnel.
• The stick edger must only be used for trimming grass vertically,
i.e. for edging grass surfaces. It is unadvisable to cut other
types of material or to grass in a horizontal plane or for cutting
5 hedges.
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