Residual Risks; Emergency Procedure - Güde GMH 550 Traduction Du Mode D'emploi D'origine

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normal use. Not observing general regulations in force
and instructions from this manual does not make the
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manufacturer liable for damages.
Comply with the local injury prevention regulations and
safety regulations in the work area.
WARNING! Danger of injury ! The hedge
trimmer may not be used to cut grass, hard
brushes and wood or to crush material for
composting purposes.
Requirements for operating staff
The operating staff must carefully read the Opera-
ting Instructions before using the appliance.
This appliance has not been designed to be
used by persons (including children) with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or with a lack of knowledge or experience.
Qualification: Apart from the detailed in-
structions by a professional, no special quali-
fication is necessary for appliance using.
Minimum age: Persons over 16 years of age
can only work on the appliance. An excep-
tion includes youngsters trained in order to
reach knowledge under supervision of the
trainer during occupational education.
Local regulations may stipulate the
minimum age of the user.
Training: Using the appliance only requires corre-
sponding training by a professional or the Operating
Instructions. No special training is necessary.

Residual risks

Even when the device is used properly and all safety
regulations are complied with, there still may be
some residual risks.
• Cutting injury
• Hearing damage
A longer stay in the immediate vicinity of the
running unit may cause hearing damage. Wear ear
protectors!
• Damage to health arising from vibrations to hand
and arms if the device is used for a long time or if
the device is not guided and evaluated properly.
Risk of poisoning!
Exhaust gases, fuel and lubricants are toxic. Inhaling
exhaust gases may be fatal!
Do not operate the unit in closed spaces where dan-
gerours carbon monoxide gases may accumulate.
Danger of burns !
Some parts of the appliance get too hot when the
appliance is operated.
Contacting hot parts of the unit may cause burns.
Let the unit cool down after its operation is over.
Risk of explosion
Petrol and petrol vapours are highly flammable,
explosive.
Do not work with the unit in an environment with a
risk of explosion where there are flammable liquids,
gases or dust.
Refuel the engine only when switched off.
Do not store any fuel near the unit.
Never keep the unit with petrol in the tank inside a
building where petrol vapours could get in contact
with open fire or sparks.
Risk of fire!
Prohibited smoking and open fire using.
Never operate the unit near highly flammable
materials.
Fuel is highly flammable.
Keep the fuel in suitable containers only.
The appliance may only be refuelled outdoors and
not near open fire or burning cigarettes.

Emergency procedure

After use, let the unit cool down for at least 5
minutes before refuelling.
Make sure the fuel does not overflow. If the fuel
overflows, the engine must not be started. Remove
any dirt from the appliance and prevent any at-
tempt at ignition until fuel fumes have evaporated.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
Fuel tank to be emptied outdoors only.
Despite the observance of the operating instructions
there still may be some hidden residual risks.
Emergency procedure
Conduct a first-aid procedure adequate to the injury
and summon qualified medical attendance as quickly
as possible. Protect the injured person from further
harm and calm them down. For the sake of eventual
accident, in accordance with DIN 13164, a workplace
has to be fitted with a first-aid kit. It is essential to
replace any used material in the first-aid kit immedia-
tely after it has been used. If you seek help, state the
following pieces of information:
1. Accident site
2. Accident type
3. Number of injured persons
4. Injury type(s)
Symbols
Warning/caution!