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GB
same applies for all regulations concern-
ing occupational safety and health in the
workplace.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable if
the machines produced by the same are
modified without permission and if dam
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age to people or property occurs as a
result of such modifications.
Warning! Always take basic pre
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cautions when using machinery.
Please also observe all tips and
information in the additional safety
information.
General Safety Information
1. Observe the surrounding conditions
under which you are working. The
motorised equipment produces toxic
fumes as soon as the engine is run-
ning. These gases may be odour-
less and invisible. Therefore, never
work with the equipment in enclosed
or poorly ventilated spaces. Ensure
adequate ventilation when working.
Ensure a safe stance in the wet, snow
and ice, on slopes and on uneven ter-
ritory.
2. Do not allow strangers to use the
equipment. Visitors and onlookers –
particularly children and people who
are ill or infirm – must be kept away
from the workplace. Prevent other
people from coming into contact with
the tools. Do not pass on the equip-
ment to people who are unfamiliar
with the equipment and its handling.
3. Ensure the safe transport and storage
of the equipment. Always carry the
equipment suspended by the carrying
strap or on the tube. Equipment that
is not in use must be stored in a dry
place as high up as possible or locked
away to be inaccessible.
4. Always use the right tool for any work.
E.g. do not use small tools or acces-
sories for work that should actually be
performed with heavy tools. Use tools
only for the purposes for which they
have been constructed.
5. Ensure appropriate clothing. Clothing
must be appropriate and not impede
you when working. Wear clothing with
cut protection pads.
6. Use personal protective equipment.
Wear safety boots with steel caps /
steel soles and non-slip soles.
Wear a hard hat if there is a risk of
falling objects when working.
7. Wear safety goggles. Objects may be
thrown out. Serious eye injuries may
result.
8. Wear ear protection. Wear personal
sound protection, e.g. earplugs.
9. Hand protection. Wear strong gloves
– leather gloves offer good protection.
10. Operating the equipment. Never work
without the protection on the cutting
tool. Risk of injury from objects being
thrown out.
11. Remove the socket wrench etc. All
keys or similar must be removed be-
fore the equipment is switched on.
12. Stay alert at all times. Pay attention
to what you are doing. Use your com
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mon sense. Do not use motorised
tools when you are tired. Work with
the equipment must not be carried out
under the influence of alcohol, drugs
or medications, which impair reac
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tions.
13. Usage duration and breaks. Pro-
longed use of the motorised equip-
ment can cause circulation disorders
in the hands as a result of the vibra-
tion. However, the usage duration can
be extended with suitable gloves or
regular breaks. Be aware that per
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sonal tendency to poor circulation,
