Safety instructions when using the
machine
!
WARNING!
The machine can cause serious injury.
Read the safety instructions carefully.
Learn how to use the machine.
!
WARNING!
Cutting tool. Do not touch the tool
without first switching off the engine.
NOTE! Read the Operator's Manual carefully before using
the machine.
Personal protection
• Always wear boots, and the
other safety equipment
described in the section
"Personal protective
equipment" in the
machine's Operator's
Manual.
• Always wear working
clothes and thick, long
trousers.
• Never wear loose fitting
clothes or jewellery
• Secure hair so it is above
shoulder level.
Protective instructions regarding the
surroundings
• Never allow children to use
the machine.
• Ensure no one comes
within 15 metres while
working.
• Never allow anyone to use
the machine without first
being absolutely sure that
they understand the
contents of the Operator's
Manual.
• Never work on a ladder,
stool or any other raised
position that is not fully
secured.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Protective instructions while working
• Always ensure you have a
safe and firm working
position.
• Always use both hands to
hold the machine. Hold
the machine on the side
of the body.
• Use your right hand to
operate the throttle.
• Make sure that your
hands and feet cannot
come into contact with
the cuttingequipment
when the engine is
running.
• When the engine is
switched off, keep your
hands and feet away from
the cuttingequipment
until it has stopped.
• Watch out for stumps of
branches that can be
thrown out during
cutting.
• Always lay the machine on the ground when you are not
using it.
• Check the working area for foreign objects such as electricity
cables, insects and animals, etc, and for other objects that
could damage the cutting attachment, such as metal items.
• If any object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the machine
immediately. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark
plug. Check that the machine is not damaged. Repair any
damage.
• If anything gets caught up in the cutting equipment while
you are working, switch off the engine and wait for it to stop
completely before cleaning the cutting equipment.
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