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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.
Vibration damping systems are no guaranteed pro-
tection against white finger disease or carpal tunnel
syndrome. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully check
the state of your fingers and wrist if you have regular-
ly used the appliance for a long time. If any symptom
of the diseases above appears, seek medical advice
immediately. To reduce the white finger disease
risk, keep your hands warm and take regular breaks
during your work.
Danger of burns !
Some parts of the appliance get too hot when the
appliance is operated. Do not touch any hot parts,
e.g. engine and muffler. Contacting hot parts of
the unit may cause burns. Pay attention to the
warnings on the advice.
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. 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)
Safety instructions
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failu-
re to follow the warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all
warnings and instructions for future reference.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Minimum safe distance is 5 m.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.
Anyone entering the work area must wear personal
protective equipment.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropri-
ate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Check carefully the terrain where the appliance is being
used and remove any items that could get caught and
be thrown away.
Poor lighting/light conditions represent a high safety
risk. Provide adequate lighting or good lighting con-
ditions when working with the machine.
Before work can begin, operators must familiarise
themselves with the work site. Elements of the work
site include, for example, obstacles around the site or
in the surrounding traffic, the load bearing capacity
of the earth and ensuring the construction site is safe
and secured.
Safe operation requires sufficient operator knowledge
of the functions and positions of the controls and
indicators or meters. Pay attention to the illustrated
pages in the front section of the manual.
The appliance should only be used when in a perfect
state. Carry out a visual inspection before swit-
ching the appliance on. Check especially the safety
equipment, electrical control elements, power lines
and screw couplings for any damage and if they
are tightened appropriately. Replace any damaged
parts before the appliance is put into operation if
necessary.
The appliance must not be used if damaged or safety
equipment is defective. Replace any worn-out and
damaged parts.
It is strictly prohibited to disassemble, modify
and purposely remove the protective equipment on
the unit and fit other protective equipment instead.
No change can be made in respect of engine and unit
setting.
When working with this machine, do not use spare
parts other than those recommended by us. Using
spare parts not recommend by us can result in seri-
ous injuries to persons or damage to the machine.
Oil products must not come into contact with skin,
eyes and clothing.
Transport and storage
Secure the device against shifting and toppling
during transport.
Take care to prevent from fuel and oil leakage during
transport.
Handling equipment to be used only when handling
the machine.
The load bearing capacity of the earth must be high
enough to carry the weight of the machine.
It is prohibited to stand or work under suspended
loads.
Do not store the appliance in enclosed places just
after being switched off but let it cool down outdoors
instead.
Machine to be stored in a dry place.When the appli-
ance is not going to be used for a long time, store it
with an empty tank.
Symbols
Caution!
Warning against hot surfaces!
Danger of burns !
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