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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
General precautions
- The operator MUST read this instruction manual to
ensure safe operation (even if you already have
experience in using cutoff saws). It is important to
be familiar with the operation of this particular cutoff
saw. Users insufficiently informed will endanger
themselves as well as others due to improper
handling.
- Let only persons who have experience in using cutoff
saws work with this unit. When letting another person
use the Power Cut, this instruction manual must be
provided along with it.
- First-time operators should ask a specialist to instruct
them in working with gasoline-powered cutoff saws.
- Children and persons under 18 years of age must not
be allowed to use this Power Cut. Persons over the
age of 16 years may, however, use the Power Cut for
the purpose of being trained as long as they are under
the supervision of a qualified trainer.
- Working with the Power Cut requires high
concentration.
- Operate the Power Cut only if you are in good physical
condition. If you are tired, your attention will be
reduced. Be especially careful at the end of a working
day. Perform all work calmly and carefully. The user
has to accept liability for others.
- Never work while under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, medication or other substances which may
impair vision, dexterity or judgement.
- Ar fire extinguisher must be available in the immediate
vicinity when working in easily inflammable vegetation
or when it has not rained for a long time (danger of
fire).
- Asbestos and other materials that can release toxins
may be cut only with the necessary safety precautions
and after notification of the proper authorities and
under their supervision or that of a person appointed
by them.
Personal protective
- In order to avoid head, eye, hand or foot injuries as
well as to protect your hearing the following
protective
equipment must be used during
operation of the Power Cut:
- The kind of clothing should be appropriate, i. e. it
should be tight-fitting but not be a hindrance. Clothing
in which grains of material can accumulate (trousers
with cuffs, jackets and trousers with wide-open
pockets, etc.) must not be worn, particularly when
cutting metal.
- Do not wear any jewellery or clothing that can get
caught or distract from the operation of the Power Cut.
- It is necessary to wear a protective helmet whenever
working with the Power Cut. The protective helmet
(A) is to be checked in regular intervals for damage
and is to be replaced after 5 years at the latest. Use
only approved protective helmets.
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