AL-KO 127325, Manual

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Safety instructions
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Personal protective equipment
(3)
Wear appropriate and effective work clothing, i.e. the
clothing should fit close to the body without causing
obstruction. It is not permitted to wear jewellery or ex-
cessively loose clothing which could e.g. get caught in
the machine, vegetation, or undergrowth.
In order to prevent injuries to the eyes, hands, and
feet, and also to the operator's hearing, the protective
equipment/clothing listed below must be worn when
working with the hedge trimmer.
While working with the hedge trimmer, wear protective
spectacles or a visor in order to prevent injuries to the
eyes. (3)
Wear effective hearing protection in order to prevent
damage to the hearing (hearing protector muffs, earp-
lugs, etc.). (3)
We strongly recommend that the operator wears work
overalls. (4)
Special gloves made of thick leather are a component
of the prescribed equipment, and they must be worn
when working with the hedge trimmer. (4)
When working with the hedge trimmer, always wear
robust shoes with non-slip soles. Such shoes protect
from injuries, and provide a secure grip. (4)
(4)
OPERATION
Safety instructions relating to operation
Ensure that no children or other persons are present
within (5) a working range of 15 m; in addition beware
of animals in the working range.
Confirm the operational safety of the hedge trimmer
before each use.
Confirm that the throttle lever works correctly. Ensure
that the throttle lever can be moved smoothly and ea-
sily. Confirm that the throttle lever locking mechanism
works correctly. Ensure that the handles are clean and
dry, and confirm that the ON/OFF switch works cor-
rectly. Keep the handles free from oil and fuel.
Start the hedge trimmer only as specified in the in-
structions for use.
(5)