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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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A) TRAINING
1) THIS MACHINE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAM
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AGE AND INJURIES. Carefully read the instruc
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tions for proper use, preparation, maintenance,
start up and stopping of the machine. Become
acquainted with the controls and the proper use of
the machine. Learn how to stop the engine quickly.
2) Only use the machine for its intended use, that
is
“the cutting and trimming of hedges, con
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sisting in plants with small sized branches”
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Any other use may be dangerous and severly da-
ma ge the machine. Examples of improper use may
include, but are not limited to:
– general grass cutting and in particular, near
kerbs;
– chopping material for composts;
– pruning;
– using the machine for cutting non-plant material;
– use of the machine by more than one person.
3) Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the machine. Local re-
gulations may restrict the age of the operator.
4) The machine must never be used by more than
one person.
5) Never use the machine:
– when people, especially children or pets are in
the vicinity;
– if the user is tired or unwell, or has taken medi-
ci ne, drugs, alcohol or any substances which
may slow his reflexes and compromise his jud-
gement;
– if the user is not capable of holding the ma chine
firmly with two hands and/or of remaining stand
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ing on the ground whilst working.
6) Remember that the operator or user is respon
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sible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
B) PREPARATION
1) Always wear adequate clothing when using the
machine which do not hamper movements in any
manner.
– Always wear slim-fitting protective clothing, fit
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ted with shear-proof protection devices.
– Always wear protective gloves and eye-goggles
and safety anti-shear boots with non-slip so les.
– Always wear ear and hearing protection de vi-
ces.
– Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces, or any
han ging or flapping accessory that could catch
in the machine or in any objects or ma te rials in
the work area.
– Tie your hair back if it is long.
2) WARNING: DANGER! Fuel is highly flamma
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ble:
– keep the fuel in containers which have been
specifically manufactured and homologated for
such use;
– never smoke when handling fuel;
– slowly open the fuel tank to allow the pressure
inside to decrease gradually;
– top up the tank with fuel in the open air, using
a tunnel;
– add fuel before starting the engine. Never re-
mo ve the fuel tank cap or add fuel while the en-
gine is running or when the engine is hot;
– if you have split some fuel, do not attempt to
start the engine but move the machine away
from the area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until the fuel has evaporated
and fuel vapours have dissipated;
– immediately clean up all traces of fuel spilt on
the machine or on the ground;
– never start the machine in the same place you
re filled it with fuel;
– make sure your clothing does not come into con-
tact with the fuel, on the contrary, change your
clothes before starting the engine;
– always put the tank and fuel container caps back
on and tighten well.
3) Replace faulty or damaged silencers.
4) Before using the machine, check its general
con dition and in particular:
– the accelerator lever and the safety lever must
mo ve freely, they must not need forcing and
should return automatically and rapidly back to
the neutral position;
– the accelerator lever must remain locked until
the safety lever is pressed;
– the engine stop switch must easily move from
one position to the other;
– the electric cables and in particular the spark
plug cable must be in perfect condition to a void
the generation of any sparks and the cap must
be correctly fitted on the spark plug;
– the machine handgrips and protection devices
must be clean and dry and well fastened to the
machine;
– the blades must never be damaged or in poor
condition;
5) Before starting your work, make sure that all the
protection devices are correctly fitted.
C) OPERATION
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
2) Work only in daylight or good artificial light.
3) Take on a firm and well-balanced position:
– where possible avoid working on wet slippy
ground or in any case on uneven or ripid ground
which does not guarantee stability for the op
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3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
