SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS
I 2. SYMBOLS
WARNING:
The
machine
you
have purchased
has
been manufactured
for
domestic
use.
1)
Warning! Danger.
2) Read the instruction booklet before using this
machine.
3)
Your
hearing
is
at
risk of irreparable damage.
Anyone operating this machine under
nonnal con-
ditions during continuous daily use
may
be
ex-
posed to a noise level equal
to
or
exceeding
85
dB
(A).
The
operator must
wear
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE). Whenever the machine
is
in
use, safety goggles must
be
worn
to
safeguard
against
flying objects, as must ear protectors, such
as a soundproof helmet,
in
order
to
protect the op-
erator's hearing. If the operator is working
in
an
I 3. USING THE MACHINE
A)
TRAINING
1) Read the instructions carefully. Become
ac-
quainted 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-
sisting
In
plants
with
small
sized branches".
Any other use
may
be
dangerous and severly dam-
age 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 untamiliar with
these instructions
to
use the machine. Local regu-
lations
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-
cine, drugs, alcohol
or
any
substances which
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area where there is a risk of falling objects, a safety
helmet must also
be
worn.
4)
Wear
protective footwear and gloves!
5)
Denger: objects thrown
up
by
machine! Keep
people or animals
at
least
15
m
away
from the ma-
chine during operation!
•)
Work
in an obstacle-free area, choosing the
most
suitable tilt
of
the
cutting unit in relation
to
the ground. Make sure
it
is correctly fitted on the
brush cutter.
•)
Always work
in
a stable position.
Do
not use lad-
ders. Use platforms if required.
may
slow
his
reflexes and
compromise
his
judgement;
- if the user is not
capable of holding the machine
firmly with two hands and/or
of
remaining stan-
ding
on
the ground whilst working.
6) Remember that the operator
or
user
is
respon-
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, fitted
with shear-proof protection devices.
-
Always wear protective gloves and eye-goggles
and safety anti-shear boots with non-slip soles.
- Always wear ear and hearing protection devices.
- Never
wear
scarves, shirts, necklaces,
or
any
hanging
or
flapping accessory
that
could catch
in the machine
or
in any objects
or
materials in
the work area.
-
ne
your hair back if it is long.
2)
Before starting your work, make sure that all the
protection devices
are
correctly fitted.
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