Working Techniques - Efco DS 2600 4S Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

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Working Techniques

General working instructions
WARNING: This section describes the basic safety
precautions for working with clearing saws and
trimmers. If you encounter a situation where you are
uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert.
Contact your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid
all usage which you consider to be beyond your
capability. You must understand the difference
between forestry clearing, grass clearing and grass
trimming before use.
Basic safety rules
1. Look around you:
• To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect
your control of the machine.
• To ensure that people, animals, etc., do not come into contact
with the cutting attachment or loose objects that are thrown
out by the cutting attachment.
WARNING: Do not use the machine unless you are
able to call for help in the event of an accident.
2. Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog,
heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad
weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy
ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc.
3. Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area
around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches,
ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take great
care when working on sloping ground.
4. Switch off the engine before moving to another area.
5. Never put the machine down with the engine running.
• Always use the correct equipment.
• Make sure the equipment is well adjusted.
• Follow the safety precautions.
• Organise your work carefully.
• Always use full throttle when starting to cut with the blade.
• Always use sharp blades.
• Avoid stones.
WARNING: Neither the operator of the machine nor
anyone else may attempt to remove the cut material
while the engine is running or the cutting equipment
is rotating, as this can result in serious injury. Stop
the engine and cutting equipment before you remove
material that has wound around the blade shaft as
otherwise there is a risk of injury. The bevel gear can
get hot during use and may remain so for a while
afterwards. You could get burnt if you touch it.
WARNING: Watch out for thrown objects. Always
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wear approved eye protection. Never lean over the
cutting attachment guard. Stones, rubbish, etc. can
be thrown up into the eyes causing blindness or
serious injury. Keep unauthorised persons at a
distance. Children, animals, onlookers and helpers
should be kept outside the safety zone of 50 ft (15 m)
(Fig. 47A). Stop the machine immediately if anyone
approaches. Never swing the machine around
without first checking behind you to make sure no-
one is within the safety zone.
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