Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out
specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or
death for the operator or bystanders if the
instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage
to the product, other materials or the
adjacent area if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
Note: Used to give more information that is necessary in
a given situation.
General safety instructions
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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Please read the operator's manual carefully and
make sure you understand the instructions before
using the attachment.
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These instructions supplement the instructions that
were included with the product. For other
procedures, please refer to the operating instructions
for the product.
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Under no circumstances may the design of the
attachment be modified without the permission of the
manufacturer. Do not use a attachment that appears
to have been modified by others and always use
original accessories. Non-authorized modifications
and/or accessories can result in serious personal
injury or the death of the operator or others.
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National regulations can restrict the use of the
product.
Safety instructions for operation
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Never allow children to use the product.
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Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 metres
while you are working.
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Never allow anyone else to use the product without
first ensuring that they have read and understood the
contents of the operator's manual.
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Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised
position that is not fully secured.
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Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
position.
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Always use both hands to hold the product. Hold the
product at the side of your body. Make sure that you
connect the harness to the harness support hook.
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Safety
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Use your right hand to control the throttle setting.
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Make sure that your hands and feet do not come
near the cutting attachment when the engine is
running.
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When the engine is switched off, keep your hands
and feet away from the cutting attachment until it has
stopped completely.
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Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown
out during cutting.
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Always put the product on the ground when you are
not using it.
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Check the working area for foreign objects such as
electricity cables, insects and animals, etc, or other
objects that could damage the cutting attachment,
such as metal items.
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If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop
the product immediately. Disconnect the sparkplug
cap from the spark plug. Check that the product is
not damaged. Repair a damaged product.
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If anything gets caught up in the cutting attachment
while you are working, switch off the engine and let it
stop completely before cleaning the cutting
attachment.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent
hearing impairment. Always use approved hearing
protection.
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