Assigned Use
An engine scythe to care for and mow natural grass areas and shrubs.
The manufacturer should not be held liable for any personal and material losses due to a failure to observe these rules.
Residual Hazards and Protective Action
Mechanical Residual Hazards
Hazard
Description
Protective Action
Residual Hazard
Incision, cutting
String and blade may cause
incisions.
Do not let any persons or
animals staying in the w ork
area
Catch up, w inding
Wires and ropes may be caught
by the blade or the string coil
and damage the machine and
may even cause an injury.
Remove any foreign objects
from the area to be treated
before starting w ork.
Hidden/invisible foreign matters.
Bump
On dense shrubs, the blade
may give strong back kicks
Do not use the unit on dense
shrubs.
Thermal Residual Hazards
Haz ard
De scription
Prote ctive Action
Re sidual Hazards
Burns, frost bites
Contact with exhaust may cause
burns.
Let the unit cool down.
Noise Hazard
Hazard
Description
Protective Action
Residual Hazards
Hearing impairment
Frequent or prolonged w ork
w ith unit w ithout w earing ear
protectors may result in hearing
impairment
Wear ear protectors
Material and Other Substances Hazards
Hazard
Description
Protective Action
Residual Hazards
Contact, breathing in
Breathing in exhaust gases
may be hazardous for health
The unit should be used
outdoors only. Have breaks as
appropriate
Fire or explosion
Fuel mix is flammable
No smoking and open fire
handling in the course of w ork
and refuelling.
Other Hazards
Hazard
Description
Protective Action
Residual Hazards
Throw n aw ay subjects or
splashing
Stones or pieces of shrubs
throw n off may cause an injury
to people or animals.
Make sure that no
people/animals stay in the area
of hazard, w ear respective
protection clothing and ear and
face protectors.
Slip, trip or fall
Trip on a rough ground may
result in an injury
Remember to stand stable and
w ear non-skid shoes.
Disposal
Disposal instructions are illustrated in the form of pictograms on the device or packaging. Description of the pictograms is given in
"Identification" chapter.
Disposal of transport packaging
Packaging protects the device against damage during transport. Packaging materials are usually selected according to their ef fect on
environment and disposal methods and can therefore be recycled. Returning of the packaging back to circulation saves resources and
costs for packaging disposal. Parts of the packaging (e.g. foil, styropor) may be dangerous for children.
Risk of suffocation!
Keep these parts of the packaging out of reach of children and dispose as soon as possible.
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