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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
operator's hearing. If the operator is working in an
area where there is a risk of falling objects, a safety
helmet must also be worn.
4) Wear protective footwear and gloves!
5) Danger: objects thrown up by machine! Keep
people or animals at least 15 m away from the
machine during operation!
•) Work in an obstacle-free area, choosing the
most suitable tilt of the cutting unit in relation
3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
A) TRAINING
1) Read the instructions carefully. Become ac-
quain ted with the controls and the proper use of
the machine. Learn how to stop the engine quickly.
2) Only use the machine for the purpose for which
it was designed, that is "limbing trees with di-
mensions suitable for the length of the bar"
or wooden objects with the same characteristics.
Any other use may be dangerous and damage
the machine.3) Never allow children or persons
unfamiliar with these instructions to use the ma-
chine. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
4) The machine must never be used by more than
one person.
5) Never use the machine :
– when people, especially children or pets are in
the vicinity;
– if the user is tired or unwell, or has taken medi-
cine, drugs, alcohol or any substances which
may slow his reflexes and compromise his
judgement;
– if the user is not capable of holding the ma chi ne
firmly with two hands and/or of remaining stan-
ding on the ground whilst working.
6) Remember that the operator or user is respon-
sible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
B) PREPARATION
1) Before using the machine, check its general
condition.
2) Always wear adequate clothing when using the
machine which do not hamper movements in any
manner.
– Always wear slim-fitting protective clothing, fit-
ted with shear-proof protection devices.
– Always wear protective gloves and eye-goggles
and safety anti-shear boots with non-slip soles.
– Always wear ear and hearing protection de-
vices.
– Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces, or any
hanging or flapping accessory that could catch
in the machine or in any objects or materials in
the work area.
– Tie your hair back if it is long.
to the ground. Make sure it is correctly fitted on
the brush cutter.
•) Always work in stable, safe positions. Do not
work on stairs, steps and, in general, on surfa-
ces that are not perfectly stable.
•) The user must comply with any National Regu-
lations which can limit machine use.
6) Danger! Electrocution. Keep a distance of at
least 15 m from overhead line cables.
3) Before starting your work, make sure that all the
protection devices are correctly fitted.
C) OPERATION
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can col-
lec
t.
2) Work only in daylight or good artificial light.
3) Take on a firm and well-balanced position:
– where possible avoid working on wet slippy
ground or in any case on uneven or ripid ground
which does not guarantee stability for the oper-
ator;
– avoid using unstable ladders or platforms;
– never run, but walk carefully paying attention to
the lay of the land and any eventual obstacles.
4) Check that when the machine is running idle,
there is no movement of the chain and, after pres-
s ing the throttle trigger, the engine quickly returns
to minimum speed.
5) Take care not to hit the bar hard against foreign
objects or flying debris caused by the movement
of the chain.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tightly fastened
to be sure the equipment is in safe working con-
dition. Routine maintenance is essential for safety
and for maintaining a high performance level.
2) Always wear protective gloves when handling
the cutting device.
3) Make sure the chain is well sharpened. Any
work on the chain and bar require specific experi-
ence and special tools. For safety purposes, we
recommend you contact your dealer to ensure
work is done correctly.
4) For safety reasons, never use the machine with
worn or damaged parts. Damaged parts are to be
replaced and never repaired. Only use original
spare parts. Parts that are not of the same quality
can seriously damage the equipment and com-
promise safety.
5) Store the machine out of the reach of children!
E) TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
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