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Kickback (blade thrust)
Kickback (blade thrust) is a sudden reaction to a caught
or bound metal blade. Once it occurs, the equipment is
thrown sideway or toward the operator at great force and
it may cause serious injury.
Kickback occurs particularly when applying the blade
segment between 12 and 2 o’clock to solids, bushes and
trees with 3 cm or larger diameter.
To avoid kickback:
• Apply the segment between 8 and 11 o’clock;
• Never apply the segment between 12 and 2 o’clock;
• Never apply the segment between 11 and 12 o’clock
and between 2 and 5 o’clock, unless the operator is well
trained and experienced and does it at his/her own risk;
• Never use metal blades close to solids, such as fences,
walls, tree trunks and stones;
• Never use metal blades vertically, for such operations
as edging and trimming hedges.
Vibration
People with poor circulation who are exposed to
excessive vibration may experience injury to blood
vessels or the nervous system. Vibration may
cause the following symptoms to occur in the fingers,
hands or wrists: “Falling asleep” (numbness), tingling,
pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin color
or of the skin. If any of these symptoms occur, see a
physician!
To reduce the risk of “white finger disease”, keep your
hands warm during operation and well maintain the
equipment and accessories
Maintenance instructions
Have your equipment serviced by our authorized service
center, always using only genuine replacement parts.
Incorrect repair and poor maintenance can shorten the
life of the equipment and increase the risk of accidents.
The condition of the cutter, in particular of the cutting tool
of the protective devices and also of the shoulder
harness must be checked before commencing work.
Particular attention is to be paid to the metal blades
which must be correctly sharpened.
Turn off the engine and remove spark plug connector
when replacing or sharpening cutting tools, and also
when cleaning the cutter or cutting tool.
Never straighten or weld damaged cutting tools.
Pay attention to the environment. Avoid unnecessary
throttle operation for less pollution and noise emissions.
Adjust the carburetor correctly.
Clean the equipment at regular intervals and check that
all screws and nuts are well tightened.
Never service or store the equipment in the vicinity of
naked flames.
Always store the equipment in locked rooms and with an
emptied fuel tank.
When cleaning, servicing and storing the equipment,
always attach the cover to the metal blade.
Observe the relevant accident prevention instructions
issued by the relevant trade associations and by the
insurance companies.
Do not perform any modifications to the equipment as
this will endanger your safety.
The performance of maintenance or repair work by the
user is limited to those activities as described in the
instruction manual. All other work is to be done by an
Authorized Service Agent. Use only genuine spare parts
and accessories released and supplied by ELEM
GARDEN TECHNIC.
Use of non-approved accessories and tools means
increased risk of accidents.
ELEM GARDEN TECHNIC. will not accept any liability for
accidents or damage caused by the use of non-approved
cutting tools and fixing devices of cutting tools,
or accessories.
First aid
In case of accident make sure that a first-aid box is
available in the vicinity of the cutting operations.
Immediately replace any item taken from the first aid box
When asking for help, please give the following
information:
Place of accident
What happened
