Safety Information - Shindaiwa F220 Manuel D'utilisation

Safety Information

Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to
operate this unit safely.
WARNING!
Never operate power
equipment of any kind if you are tired
or if you are under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, medication or any other
substance that could affect your ability
or judgement.
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire!
NEVER smoke or light fires near the
trimmer or brushcutter.
ALWAYS stop the engine and let it
cool before refueling. Avoid overfilling
and wipe off any fuel that may have
spilled.
ALWAYS move the unit to a place well
away from a fuel storage area or other
readily flammable materials before
starting the engine.
NEVER place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
Be Aware of the Working Environment
Avoid long-term
operation in very hot or
very cold weather.
If contact is made with a hard
object, stop the engine and
inspect the cutting attachment
for damage.
Be extremely careful of
slippery terrain, especially
during rainy weather.
Be constantly alert for objects and
debris that could be thrown either from
the rotating cutting attachment or
bounced from a hard surface.
The Properly Equipped Operator
Wear hearing protection devices,
such as ear-mufflers. wear a head
protection device, such as a helmet.
Secure long hair so that it is above
shoulder level.
Wear close-fitting clothing
to protect legs and arms.
Do not wear clothing or
jewelry that could get
caught in machinery or
underbrush. NEVER
wear shorts!
Keep a proper footing
and do not overreach.
Maintain your balance at
all times during
operation.
Wear appropriate footwear
(non-skid boots or shoes): do
not wear open-toed shoes or
sandals. Never work bare-
footed!
Make sure bystanders
or observers outside the
15 meter "danger zone"
wear eye protection.
Always make sure
the appropriate cutting
attachment shield is
correctly installed.
Always wear eye protection
such as goggles or safety glasses
to shield against thrown objects.
Always wear a strap
when operating a machine
equipped with a blade.
Wear non-slip gloves. Always
operate with both hands firmly
gripping the unit.
When operating with a
handle is positioned to
provide you with maximum
protection from contacting
Keep away from the rotating
trimmer line or blade at
all times, and never lift a
moving attachment above
Always make sure the appropriate cutting attachment
shield is correctly installed and in good condition.
Reduce the risk of bystanders
being struck by flying debris. Make
sure no one is within 15 meters
— that's about 16 paces — of an
operating attachment.
15
METERS
Beware of a coasting blade when
brushcutting or edging. A coasting
blade can injure while it continues to
spin after the throttle trigger is released
or after the engine is stopped.
Always clear your work area of trash or
hidden debris that could be thrown back at
you or toward a bystander. When operating
in rocky terrain or near electric wires or fenc-
es, use extreme caution to avoid contacting
such items with the cutting attachment.
blade, make sure the
the blade.
waist-high.
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