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your working area. Be careful if you are approached.
Injury may result from flying debris.
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If someone calls out or otherwise interrupts you
while working, always be sure to shut off the engine
before turning around. Avoid operating which
people, especially children are nearby.
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Always be aware of surroundings and stay alert for
possible hazards that you may not hear due to the
noise of the machine.
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Make sure you always have good balance and secure
footing. Place your feet slightly apart (slightly further
apart than the width of your shoulders), so that your
weight is distributed evenly across both legs, and
always be sure to maintain a steady, even posture
while working.
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Take special care in slippery conditions (ice, wet
ground, snow), on slopes or uneven ground.
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Clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings.
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Watch out for obstacles (roots, tree stumps or holes)
which could cause you to trip or stumble.
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When working at heights:
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Always use a lift bucket.
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Never work on a ladder or in a tree.
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Never work on an insecure support.
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Never operate your machine with one hand.
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Watch the saw chain at all times, do not cut areas of
the hedge that you cannot see clearly. Check the
conditions of working area to avoid any accident by
hitting hidden obstacles, such as stumps, stones,
cans, or broken glass.
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Be extremely careful when cutting tall hedges, check
the other side of the hedge before starting work.
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Inspect the hedge and work area to avoid damaging
the saw chain:
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Remove stones, rocks, pieces of metal and other
solid objects.
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When working close to the ground, make sure that
no sand, grit or stones get between the saw chain.
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Take particular care when cutting hedges next to or
against wire fences.
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Make sure the idle speed setting is correct. The saw
chain must not run when the engine is idling with the
throttle trigger released. If the saw chain still run,
have your machine checked by an authorized dealer
or service center, to make proper adjustments or
repairs. Check and correct the idle speed setting
regularly.
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Note that the saw chain continue to run for a short
period after you let go of the throttle trigger, due to
flywheel effect.
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The gearbox becomes hot during operation. To
reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch the
gearbox housing.
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Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing
hearing protection because your ability to hear
warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted.
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To reduce the risk of accidents, take sufficient break
in good time to avoid tiredness or exhaustion.
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Work calmly and carefully in daylight conditions and
only when visibility is good. Stay alert so as not to
endanger others.
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To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from
breathing toxic fumes, ensure proper ventilation when
working in trenches, hollows or other confined
locations.
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To reduce the risk of accidents, stop work
immediately in the event of nausea, headache, visual
disturbances (e.g. reduced field of vision), problems
with hearing, dizziness, deterioration in ability to
concentrate. Apart from other possibilities, these
symptoms may be caused by an excessively high
concentration of exhaust gases in the work area.
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Operate your machine so that it produces a minimum
of noise and emissions. Do not run the engine
unnecessarily, accelerate the engine only when
working. To avoid noise complaints, in general
operate the machine between 8AM and 5PM on
weekdays, and 9AM to 5PM on weekends, detail
please refer to your local regulations.
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Do not operate your machine in the starting throttle
position because engine speed cannot be controlled
in this position.
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To reduce the risk of fire, do not smoke while
operating or standing near your machine. Note that
combustible fuel vapor may escape from the fuel
system. Always clean plant residue, chips, debris,
leaves and excess lubricant off the engine and
muffler. Note that stop the engine before you perform
the cleaning work.
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If your power tool is subjected to unusually high loads
for which it was not designed (e.g. heavy impact or a
fall), always check that it is in good condition before
continuing work. Check the fuel system in particular
for leaks and make sure the safety devices are
working properly. Do not continue operating your
machine if it is damaged. In case of doubt, consult
your local authorized deal or service center.
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Opening the throttle while the saw chain is blocked
increases the load and reduces engine speed. The
clutch then slips continuously and this causes
overheating and damage to important components
(e.g. clutch, polymer housing components)
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this can increase the risk of injury from the saw chain
moving while the engine is idling.
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The dust that occurs during operation may be harmful
to health. If dust levels are very high, wear a suitable
respirator.
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Before leaving the power tool unattended: Shut off
the engine.
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Check the saw chain at regular short intervals during
operation or immediately if there is a noticeable
change in cutting behavior:
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Shut off the engine.
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Wait until the saw chain have come to a complete
standstill.
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Check condition and tightness, look for cracks.
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Check sharpness.
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