Personal Protective Equipment; Stop Switch - RedMax HB281 Manuel D'utilisation

• Do not operate the product without the guard.
• Do not operate the product if there are persons in
the work area. Stop the product if a person goes
into the work area.
• Do not operate the product in a space with
unsatisfactory airflow. If the airflow is not
sufficient, it can cause injury or death because
of asphyxiation or carbon monoxide.
• The muffler is very hot while the product is on,
after it stops and when it runs at idle speed. Be
careful near flammable materials and flammable
fumes.
• Do not touch the inlet cover area. Keep jewelry
and loosely hanging clothing away from the inlet
area.
• Always keep correct footing and operate the
product only on safe and level surfaces. Slippery
or not stable surfaces, such as ladders, can
cause a loss of balance or control.
• Do not operate the product in a high area, such
as on a roof.
• Secure the product during transport.
• Operate the product only at recommended
hour. Obey the local regulations. Usual
recommendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Saturday.
• Operate the product at the lowest possible
throttle to do the work.
• Make sure that you cannot fall when you use
the product. Do not tilt when you operate the
product.
• Make sure that the product is in good condition
before operation, specially the muffler, air intake
and air filter.
• Use a rake or a broom to loosen ground debris
before operation of the product.
• If the work area is dirty, spray it with a hose.
• Use the product as an alternative to a hose to
save water.
• Blow debris safely. Look out for children,
animals, open windows or vehicles.
• Do not point the product at easily damaged
plants.
• Do not blow air in the direction of objects such as
walls, large rocks, vehicles and fences.
• If you do work at inner corners blow from the
corner and into the center of the work area.
If not, debris can hit your face and cause eye
injury.
• Use the full nozzle extension to keep the air
stream near the ground.
• It is necessary that bystanders wear eye
protection.
• Dispose the debris in the waste receptacles after
use of the product.

Personal protective equipment

• Always use correct personal protective
equipment when you operate the product. The
personal protective equipment does not erase
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the risk of injury. The personal protective
equipment decreases the grade of injury if an
accident occurs.
• Always use an approved eye protection while
you operate the product.
• Do not operate the product with bare feet or with
open shoes. Always use heavy-duty slip-resistant
boots.
• Use heavy, long pants.
• If it is necessary, use approved protective gloves.
• Use a helmet if it is possible that objects fall on
your head.
• Always use approved ear protection while you
operate the product. Noise for a long period can
cause noise-induced hearing loss.
• Always use an approved dust mask while you
operate the product in dusty environments.
• Make sure that you have a first aid kit near.
Protective devices on the product
• Make sure that you regularly do the maintenance
to the product.
• The life of the product increases.
• The risk of accidents decreases.
Let an approved dealer or an approved service
center regularly examine the product to do
adjustments or repairs.
• Do not use a product with damaged protective
equipment. If the product is damaged, speak to
an approved service center.

Stop switch

Start the engine. Make sure that the engine stops
when you move the stop switch to the stop position.
Muffler
WARNING:
muffler if it is hot. The muffler is very hot
while the engine runs and after it stops.
If you touch the muffler, it can cause
burns.
A
Do not touch the
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