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General safety rules:
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Minors under the age of 18 may only work with the tool under the supervision of their legal
representative.
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Please, wear protective equipment such as work clothes, a helmet, hearing protection, goggles,
gloves and shoes when working with the tool.
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Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, shorts, sandals or flip flops. Make sure that long hair does not
come into contact with the blade.
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Never start the engine in a closed room. Exhaust gases contain hazardous substances.
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Do not work with the tool if the ground is slippery or if you cannot keep your balance.
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Do not work with the tool at night or in heavy fog or in any environment with reduced visibility.
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Do not operate the tool during thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds or any extreme weather.
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Never use the tool if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or extreme fatigue.
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When planning work, take into account breaks. Plan your working time for 30-40 minutes at a
time, after which you will take a 10-20 minute break. Also try to limit the maximum working time
to a total of 2 hours.
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Failure to follow work breaks may result in repetitive strain injury (RSI). If you feel unwell,
immediately seek medical attention immediately.
Before starting the engine:
1.
There must be no other people within fifteen meters of where you are going to work.
2.
Check that the work area is in a good condition and free of foreign objects such as stones, glass or
cans.
3.
Inspect the entire machine for good and working condition. Make sure all connections are
tightened.
4.
Always use a shoulder strap.
Starting the engine:
1.
Keep all other people and animals at least fifteen meters away.
2.
This tool is equipped with a centrifugal clutch so that the blades start rotating as soon as the engine
is started and the throttle is set in the appropriate position. When starting the engine, place the tool
on flat and clean ground and hold it firmly. Make sure that the throttle or blade does not come into
contact with a foreign object. Never place the throttle in the high speed position when starting the
engine.
3.
After starting the engine, make sure that the blades stop completely when the throttle trigger is
turned off.
Using the product:
1.
Cut only materials recommended by the manufacturer.
2.
Grasp the handles with both hands. Slightly spread your legs so that your weight is evenly
distributed on both legs and make sure you have a stable stance.
3.
Keep the cutting part below the level of the cutting material.
4.
Keep the engine speed at the recommended value for given type of work. Do not increase the speed
unnecessarily.
5.
If the machine starts to shake or vibrate, turn it off. Do not use the machine before undergoing the
necessary repair.
6.
Keep all parts of your body away from moving parts and hot surfaces.
7.
Never touch the muffler, spark plug or other metal components of the engine while it is running or
immediately after turning it off. Failure to do so may result in injury or electric shock.
