WORKING TECHNIQUES
18 – English
General working instructions
Basic safety rules
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the ”Personal protective equipment” heading.
1
Look around you:
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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.
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CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are
able to call for help in the event of an accident. Ensure
that no-one comes closer than 15 metres while you
are working.
2
Inspect the working area. Remove all loose objects,
such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string,
etc. that could be thrown out or become wrapped
around the cutting attachment.
3
Never use the machine in bad weather, for instance in
fog, in rain, strong winds, intense cold, etc. Working in
bad weather is tiring and can lead to dangerous
conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
Safety instructions while working
•
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.
(Figure 17)
•
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
•
Always be sure of the footing on slopes and to walk,
never run.
•
Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the
machine on the right side of your body.
(Figure 18)
Don’t force the machine. It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
•
Keep all parts of your body away from the rotating
cutting attachment. Keep the cutting attachment
below waist level.
•
Turn off the machine when it has to be moved. Always
remove the battery when passing the machine to
another person.
•
Never put the machine down without turning it off first
and always remove the battery.
•
If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the
machine immediately. Remove the battery from the
machine and check that the machine is not damaged.
•
If any unwanted vibrations occur, tap out new line to
give the line the correct length and the vibrations
should stop.
•
Release the power trigger after each working
operation to save battery power.
Loop handle and shaft adjustment
(telescop shaft)
•
Loosen the locking handle and adjust the handle to
the correct position.
(Figure 11)
•
Loosen the lock on the shaft and set the desired
length on the shaft and lock.
IMPORTANT!
This section takes up the basic safety precautions for
working with a lawn trimmer.
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.
!
WARNING! The machine can cause
serious personal injury. Read the safety
instructions carefully. Learn how to use
the machine.
!
WARNING! Always remove the battery
before any maintenance on the machine.
!
WARNING! Neither the operator of the
machine nor anyone else may attempt to
remove the cut material while the motor
is running or the cutting attachment is
rotating, as this can result in serious
injury.
Turn off the machine and remove the
battery before removing materials that
are wound around the trimmer head as
otherwise there is 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 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 15 metres. 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.
