Safety Instructions - Dolmar MS-4215 Instructions D'emploi

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Instructions
– Read this instruction manual to become familiar with handling of the equipment.
Users insufficiently informed will risk danger to themselves as well as others due
to improper handling.
– It is recommended only to lend the equipment to people who have proven to be
experienced.
Always hand over the instruction manual.
– First users should ask the dealer for basic instructions to familiarize oneself with
the handling of brushcutters.
– Children and young persons aged under 18 years must not be allowed to operate
this equipment. Persons over the age of 16 years may however use the device for
the purpose of being trained while under supervision of a qualified trainer.
– Use with the utmost care and attention.
– Operate only if you are in good physical condition. Perform all work calmly and
carefully. The user has to accept liability for others.
– Never use this equipment after consumption of alcohol or drugs, or if feeling tired
or ill.
– National regulation can restrict the use of the machine.
Intended use of the machine
– This equipment is only intended for cutting grass, weeds, bushes, undergrowth. It
should not be used for any other purpose such as edging or hedge cutting as this
may cause injury.
Personal protective equipment
– The clothing worn should be functional and appropriate, i.e. it should be tight-
fitting but not cause hindrance. Do not wear either jewelry or clothing which could
become entangled with bushes or shrubs.
– In order to avoid either head-, eye-, hand-or foot injuries as well as to protect your
hearing the following protective equipment and protective clothing must be used
during operation.
– Always wear a helmet where there is a risk of falling objects. The protective
helmet (1) is to be checked at regular intervals for damage and is to be replaced
at the latest after 5 years. Use only approved protective helmets.
– The visor (2) of the helmet (or alternatively goggles) protects the face from flying
debris and stones. During operation always wear goggles, or a visor to prevent
eye injuries.
– Wear adequate noise protection equipment to avoid hearing impairment (ear
muffs (3), ear plugs etc.).
– The work overalls (4) protect against flying stones and debris.
We strongly recommend that the user wears work overalls.
– Gloves (5) are part of the prescribed equipment and must always be worn during
operation.
– When using the equipment, always wear sturdy shoes (6) with a non-slip sole.
This protects against injuries and ensures a good footing.
Starting up the brushcutter
– Please make sure that there are no children or other people within a working
range of 15 meters (50 ft), also pay attention to any animals in the working
vicinity.
– Before use always check the equipment is safe for operation:
Check the security of the cutting tool, the throttle lever for easy action and check
for proper functioning of the throttle lever lock.
– Rotation of the cutting tool during idling speed is not allowed. Check with your
dealer for adjustment if in doubt. Check for clean and dry handles and test the
function of the start/stop switch.
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Diagrammatic figure
15 Meters
3
(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
360
15m(50
(6)
)
FT