GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Important
Personal protective equipment
HELMET
A helmet should be worn if the trees being cleared are
taller than 2 m.
HEARING PROTECTION
Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise
reduction.
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 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 boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole.
CLOTHING
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose
clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always
wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts
sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder
level.
IMPORTANT!
The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass
clearing and/or forestry clearing.
The only accessories you can operate with this engine
unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the
chapter on Technical data.
Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk
alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect
your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading ”Personal protective equipment”.
Never use a machine that has been modified in any way
from its original specification.
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the safety
checks, maintenance and service instructions described
in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures
must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists.
See instructions under the heading Maintenance.
All covers, guards and handles must be fitted before
starting. Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead
are undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.
The machine operator must ensure that no people or
animals come closer than 15 meters while working. When
several operators are working in the same area the safety
distance should be at least twice the tree height and no
less than 15 meters.
Do an overall inspection of the machine before use, see
maintenance schedule.
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WARNING! This machine produces an
electromagnetic field during operation.
This field may under some circumstances
interfere with active or passive medical
implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury, we recommend persons with
medical implants consult their physician
and the medical implant manufacturer
before operating this machine.
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WARNING! Running an engine in a
confined or badly ventilated area can
result in death due to asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
IMPORTANT!
A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous
if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or
fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely
important that you read and understand the contents of
this operator’s manual.
You must use approved personal protective equipment
whenever you use the machine. Personal protective
equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen.
Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.
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WARNING! Listen out for warning signals
or shouts when you are wearing hearing
protection. Always remove your hearing
protection as soon as the engine stops.
