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SAFETY RULES
Basic Safety Precautions
• Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and
can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
• Restrict the use of your hedge trimmer to adult users who
understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and ope-
rating instructions found in this manual. Minors should never be
allowed to use a hedge trimmer.
• Do not handle or operate a hedge trimmer when you are fati-
gued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs, or medi-
cation. You must be in good physical condition and mentally
alert. Hedge trimmer work is strenuous. If you have any condi-
tion that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with
your doctor before operating a hedge trimmer (Fig. 1). Be more
cautious before rest periods and towards the end of your shift.
• Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 35 feet
(10 meters) away from the work area. Do not allow other peo-
ple or animals to be near the hedge trimmer when starting or
operating the hedge trimmer (Fig. 2).
• While working with the hedge trimmer, always use safety pro-
tective approved clothing. The use of protective clothing does
not eliminate injury risks, but reduces the injury effects in case
of accident. Consult your trusted supplier to choose equipment
in compliance with legislation. The clothing must be proper and
not an obstacle. Wear adherent anti-cut clothing. Protective
jackets (Fig.3) and dungarees (Fig.3) are ideal.
Do not wear clothes, scarves, ties or bracelets that can stuck in
to twigs. Tie up and protect long hair (example with foulards,
cap, helmets, etc.). Safety boots having skid-proof sole and
anti-piercing insert (Fig.4).
Wear protective goggles or
face screens (Fig.5)!. Use protections against noises: for
example noise reduction ear guards (Fig.4) or earplugs.
The use of protections for the ear requests much more atten-
tion and caution, because the perception of danger audio
signals (screaming, alarms, etc.) is limited. Wear gloves
(Fig.6, page 8).
• Only loan your hedge trimmer to expert users who are comple-
tely familiar with hedge trimmer operation and correct use. Give
other users the manual with operating instructions, which they
have to read before using the hedge trimmer.
• Check the hedge trimmer each day to ensure that each device,
whether for safety or otherwise, is functional.
• Never use a damaged, modified, or improperly repaired or
assembled hedge trimmer. Do not remove, damage or deacti-
vate any of the safety devices. Always replace blade, hand
guard immediately if it becomes damaged, broken or is otherwi-
se removed.
• Carefully plan your working operation in advance. Do not start
cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing.
• All hedge trimmer service, other than the operations shown in the
present manual, have to be performed by competent personnel.
• The hedge trimmer must only be used to trim hedges or small
bushes. It is forbidden to cut other types of material. Do not use
the hedge trimmer as a lever to lift, move or break objects, nor
lock it on fixed supports. It is forbidden to apply tools or appli-
cations that are not the ones indicated by the manufacturer
onto the hedge trimmer’s power take-off. Do not use it for pru-
ning trees or cutting grass. It is unadvisable to cut other types
of material.
• It is unadvisable to hitch tools or applications to the P.t.o. that
are not specified by the manufacturer.
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