SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
erator's hearing. If the operator
is
working
in
an
area where there is a risk of falling objects, a safety
helmet must also
be
wom.
4) Wear protective footwear
and
glovesl
5) Danger: objects thrown up
by
machine! Keep
people
or animals at least 15 m away from the ma-
chine during operation!
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 the purpose for which
it
was
designed, that is "llmblng treas
with
di·
menslons sultable
for
the
length
of
the
bar" or
wooden objects with the same characteristics. Any
other use may be dangerous and damage the ma-
chine.3) Never
allow children
or
persons unfamil-
iar with these instructions
to
use the machine. Lo-
cal regulations may resbict 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
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
t)
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.
- Tie 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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•) 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.
C) OPERATION
1) Work only in daylight or good artificial light.
2) Take on a firm
and
well-balanced position:
- where
possible avoid working on wet slippy
ground or in any case on uneven
or
ripid ground
which does not guarantee
stability for the oper-
ator;
- avoid using
unstable ladders or platforms;
- never
run,
but walk carefully paying attention to
the
lay
of
the land and any eventual obstacles.
3)
Check that when the machine is running idle,
there is no movement of the chain and, after pres-
sing
the throttle trigger, the engine quickly returns
to
minimum speed.
4) Take care not to hit the
bar
hard
against foreign
objects or
flying debris caused by the movement of
the chain.
D)
MAINTENANCE
AND
STORAGE
1) Keep
all
nuts, bolts and screws tightly fastened
to
be
sure the equipment is in safe working condi-
tion. Routine maintenance
is
essential for safety
and
for maintaining a high performance level.
2) Always wear protective gloves
when
handling
the cutting device.
3)
Make sure the chain
is
well sharpened. Any
work
on
the chain and bar require specific experi-
ence and
special tools.
For
safety purposes, we
recommend you contact your
dealer
to
ensure
work
is
done correctly.
4) For safety reasons, never
use
the machine with
worn or damaged parts. Damaged parts are
to
be
replaced and never repaired. Only use original
spare parts. Parts that are not of the same quality
can
seriously damage the equipment and com-
promise safety.
5)
Store the machine out of the reach of children I
E)
TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
1) Whenever the machine is to
be
handled
or
tran-
sported you must:
- turn
off
the engine, wait for the chain to stop and
disconnect the spark
plug cap;
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