- Maintain a safe distance from the cutting blade when the engine is running.
- Never leave the machine unsupervised with the motor running.
- Never move the machine when the cutting equipment is rotating. Make sure that the blade has
come to a complete stop before the machine is put on the ground. The machine is equipped with a
friction retarder to shorten the blade stop lime.
- The guard for the cutting equipment should be adjusted so that the rear section is ush with the
work piece. Spatter and sparks from the material being cut are then collected up by the guard and
led away from the user. The guards for the culling equipment must always be tted when the machi-
ne is running.
- Never use the kickback zone of the blade for cutting. See instructions under the heading "Kick-
back".
- Keep a good balance and a rm foothold.
- Never cut above shoulder height.
- Never cut from a ladder. Use a platform or scaffold if the cut is above shoulder height. Do not
overreach
- Stand at a comfortable distance from the work piece.
- Check that the blade is not in contact with anything when the machine is started
- Apply the cutting blade gently with high rotating speed (full throttle) Maintain full speed until
cutting is complete.
- Let the machine work without forcing or pressing the blade.
- Feed down the machine in line with the blade. Pressure from the side can damage the blade and is
very dangerous.
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