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115289826 Rev. 2 4/27/10
WORKING TECHNIQUES
IMPORTANT!
Whenever you use this machine, you must
wear personal protective equipment that is
approved by the authorities.
Personal protective equipment does not
eliminate the risk of accidents, but it can
reduce the effects of an injury in the event
of an accident. Ask your dealer for help
when choosing protective equipment.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear approved eye protection. If
you use a visor then you must also wear
approved protective goggles. Approved
protective goggles must comply with with
standard ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or
EN 166 in EU countries.
GLOVES
Gloves should be worn when necessary,
e.g., when fitting cutting attachments.
BOOTS
Wear anti--slip and stable boots.
CLOTHING
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and
avoid loose clothing that can catch on
shrubs and branches. Always wear heavy,
long pants. Do not wear jewelry, shorts
sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is
above shoulder level.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING:
Listen out for warn-
ing signals or shouts when you are
wearing hearing protection. Always
remove your hearing protection as
soon as the engine stops.
FIRST AID KIT
A first aid kit should be carried by opera-
tors of this machine.
General working instructions
IMPORTANT!
This section takes up the basic safety pre-
cautions for working with a hedge trimmer.
If you encounter a situation where you are
uncertain how to proceed you should ask an
expert. Contact your dealer or your nearest
service agent.
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:
Cutting tool. Do not
touch the tool without first switch-
ing off the engine.
HEARING PROTECTION
Wear hearing protection that provides
adequate noise reduction.
