Safety instructions
3.2 Personal protective
equipment
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Wear clothing and protective
equipment in accordance with
the regulations in order to
avoid injuries to the head and
limbs, as well as to avoid
hearing impairment.
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The personal protective
equipment comprises:
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Protective helmet, safety
goggles and breathing pro-
tection
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Long trousers and solid
shoes
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During maintenance and
care: Protective gloves
3.3 Safety in the workplace
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Only work during daylight or
under very bright artificial
light.
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Before working, remove any
dangerous objects from the
working area, e.g. branches,
glass or metal pieces, stones.
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Make sure you are standing
safely.
3.4 Safety of persons and
animals
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Only use the appliance for the
purposes for which it is inten-
ded. Any non-intended use
can lead to injury and property
damage.
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Only switch on the appliance
when there are no persons
and/or animals in the working
area.
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Keep hands, feet and other
parts of the body away from
moving appliance parts (e.g.
saw chain, blade system).
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Appliance parts, such as en-
gine covers and cutting tools,
can heat up considerably dur-
ing operation. Do not touch
them. After switching off, wait
until the appliance has cooled.
3.5 Appliance safety
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Only use the appliance under
the following conditions:
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The appliance is not soiled.
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The appliance show no
signs of damage.
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All controls function prop-
erly.
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Keep all appliance handles
dry and clean.
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Do not overload the appli-
ance. It is intended for light
work in the private sector.
Overload can lead to damage
to the appliance.
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Never operate the appliance
with worn or defective parts.
Always replace defective
parts with original spare parts
from the manufacturer. If the
appliance is operated with
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