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2. Safety instructions and warnings
This device complies with the mandatory safety
regulations for internal combustion engines.
Read the instructions carefully before operating
the machine.
An improper use can lead to damage to persons
and property.
Persons who are not familiar with the
instructions, may not operate the device.
Keep the safety instructions in a safe place.
Children and adolescents under 16 are not
allowed to use the device. Adolescents over the
age of 16 who work under the guidance of a
trained person are allowed to use it.
Make sure that there are no persons or animals in
the vicinity of the work area (minimum distance
of 15 m). Foreign matter such as stones may be
present in the cut and whirled-up grass. You are
responsible for the safety of your work area and
are liable for damage to persons or property.
Petrol brush cutters should not be started or used
near persons or animals.
Do not use the device if you are tired, ill, or
unfocused, under the influence of alcohol or
drugs. Inattentiveness can lead to serious injury.
Wear personal protective equipment to protect
yourself from hazards to your safety and health.
This includes, inter alia, wearing approved
goggles, ear protection, protective gloves, non-
slip foot protection and protective clothing.
Never work with the device with sandals or even
barefoot.
When carrying out forestry work, always wear an
approved safety helmet.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Wear long pants to protect your legs.
For long hair use a headgear. Loose clothing,
jewellery, or long hair could get caught by the
moving parts.
Wear suitable tight, tight-fitting work clothing.
Keep body parts and clothing away from the
cutting tool when starting or operating the
engine.
Make sure that you have a firm and secure
footing when working. Avoid going backwards
with the unit because of the risk of stumbling.
Avoid abnormal body posture.
Prolonged use of petrol brush cutters can lead to
a vibration-induced circulatory disorder (white-
finger disease). White-finger syndrome is a
vascular disease in which the small blood vessels
in the fingers and toes cramp up, similar to
seizures. The affected areas are not supplied with
sufficient blood any more and appear extremely
pale. Information on the duration of the use
cannot be given in this case, since this may vary
from person to person. The following factors can
influence this phenomenon:
Circulatory disorders of the hands of the operator,
low external temperatures, long hours of use.
Therefore, it is recommended to wear warm work
gloves and to take regular breaks.
Dispose of the device, accessories and packaging
as well as the oil and petrol used in the locations
intended for them and so this will provide you
with an environmentally friendly recycling.
This little effort benefits our environment.
The exhaust gases of internal combustion
engines are poisonous and can lead to
suffocation, among other things.
The device may be used only outdoors.
Fill the fuel tank only outdoors or in sufficiently
ventilated areas.
Petrol and petrol fumes are highly flammable.
Keep the device away from flammable materials
and sources of ignition, such as ovens or stoves.
The resulting exhaust gases are poisonous and
stifling!
