Working Techniques - Efco DS 2400 H Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

OPERATION

Working Techniques

General Working Instructions
WARNING: Do not cut during periods of high wind or
heavy precipitation.
WARNING: Never cut, when visibility is poor or in very
high or low temperatures or in freezing weather.
WARNING - Always wear the harness. Be careful not to
touch the gearbox housing after operation; THESE ARE
HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE BURNS.
WARNING: Long-term exposure to noise can result in
permanent hearing impairment. So always use approved
hearing protection.
WARNING: Faulty blades can increase the risk of
accidents.
WARNING - If correctly used, the hedge trimmer is a
quick, easy to handle and efficient tool; if used
improperly or without the due precautions it could
become a dangerous tool. THE MACHINE CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY. For pleasant and safe work, always
strictly comply with the safety rules that follow and
throughout this manual.
• Check the cutting attachment. Never use blades that are dull,
cracked or damaged.
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• Check that the machine is in perfect working order. Check that all
nuts and screws are tight.
WARNING: The complete clutch cover and gear housing
must be fitted before the machine is started, otherwise
the clutch may come loose and cause personal injury.
WARNING: 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
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capability.
• When the engine is switched off, keep your hands and feet away
from the cutting attachment until it has stopped completely.
• Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown out during
cutting.
• Do not cut too close to the ground. Stones and other objects can be
thrown out.
• Check the working area for foreign objects such as electricity
cables, insects and animals, etc, or other objects that could damage
the cutting attachment, such as metal items.
• If any foreign object is hit or if high vibrations occur stop the
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machine immediately. Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug.
Check that the machine is not damaged. Repair any damage.
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