Safety Rules; Basic Safety Precautions - Efco DS 2400 H 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 hedge trimmer 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 hedge trimmer.
• Do not handle or operate a hedge trimmer 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. Hedge
trimmer work is strenuous. If you have any condition that might be
aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before
operating a hedge trimmer (Fig. 1). Be more cautious before rest
periods and towards the end of your shift.
• Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 35 feet (10
meters) away from the work area. Do not allow other people or
animals to be near the hedge trimmer when starting or operating
the hedge trimmer (Fig. 2).
• While working with the hedge trimmer, always use safety protective
approved clothing. The use of protective clothing does not
eliminate injury risks, but reduces the injury effects in case of
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accident. Consult your trusted supplier to choose equipment in
compliance with legislation. The clothing must be proper and not
an obstacle. Wear adherent anti-cut clothing. Protective jackets
(Fig.3) and dungarees (Fig.3) are ideal. Do not wear clothes,
scarves, ties or bracelets that can stuck in to 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. The use of protections for the ear requests much more
attention and caution, because the perception of danger audio
signals (screaming, alarms, etc.) is limited. Wear gloves (Fig.6,
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page 8).
• Only loan your hedge trimmer to expert users who are completely
familiar with hedge trimmer operation and correct use. Give other
users the manual with operating instructions, which they have to
read before using the hedge trimmer.
• Check the hedge trimmer each day to ensure that each device,
whether for safety or otherwise, is functional.
• Never use a damaged, modified, or improperly repaired or
assembled hedge trimmer. Do not remove, damage or deactivate
any of the safety devices. Always replace blade, hand guard
immediately if it becomes damaged, broken or is otherwise
removed.
• Carefully plan your working operation in advance. Do not start
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cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing.
• All hedge trimmer service, other than the operations shown in the
present manual, have to be performed by competent personnel.
• The hedge trimmer must only be used to trim hedges or small
bushes. It is forbidden to cut other types of material. Do not use the
hedge trimmer as a lever to lift, move or break objects, nor lock it
on fixed supports. It is forbidden to apply tools or applications that
are not the ones indicated by the manufacturer onto the hedge
trimmer's power take-off. Do not use it for pruning trees or cutting
grass. It is unadvisable to cut other types of material.
• It is unadvisable to hitch tools or applications to the P.t.o. that are
not specified by the manufacturer.
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