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Prolonged exposure to vibrations can cause personal injury and neurovascular problems
(also known as Raynaud’s disease or white fingers), particularly in people with circulation problems.
The symptoms affect the hands, wrists and fingers and present themselves as loss of feeling, difficulty
moving, itching, pain and discolouration or changes to the skin. These effects can be made worse by
low surrounding temperatures and/or gripping the handle too tightly. If these symptoms appear, the
operator must limit the amount of time they use the machine and contact their doctor.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
IMPORTANT!
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Approved protective equipment must be worn every time the machine is used. Protective
equipment does not eliminate the risk of personal injury, but could limit any injuries if an
accident should occur. Ask the retailer for help in choosing the right equipment.
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Pay attention to warning signals or warning calls when ear protection is being used.
Always remove hearing protection as soon as the engine stops.
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Wear hearing protection which provides sufficient noise reduction. Always wear approved safety
goggles.
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Gloves should be worn when required, for example when cutting attachments are fitted.
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Wear safety shoes with steel toes and non-slip soles.
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Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and
branches. Always wear long, thick trousers. Do not wear jewellery, shorts or sandals and do
not go barefoot. Tie up hair so it is above shoulder level.
BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Check the surroundings:
– Ensure that people, animals or any other objects cannot affect your control of the machine.
– Ensure that people, animals or other objects cannot come into contact with either the
cutting attachment or loose objects that are ejected by the cutting attachment.
– Do not use the machine if it is impossible to call for help in the event of an accident.
– Check the working area. Remove any loose objects such as stones, glass fragments, nails,
steel wire, cords etc. which could be ejected or become stuck in the cutting attachment.
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Do not use the machine in poor weather conditions, such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind,
extreme cold, etc. Working in bad weather is tiring and often means increased risk.
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Make sure you have a firm footing and sufficient freedom to move. Check for any obstacles in the
area (roots, stones, branches, ditches, etc.) in case you need to move away quickly. Take extra
care when working on sloping ground.
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Ensure you maintain good balance and a proper foothold.
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Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the machine on the right-hand side of your body.
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Keep the blade below waist height.
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Switch off the engine before moving to another area. Attach the transport guard before the
equipment is carried or transported anywhere.