GENERAL SAFETY PRECA
UTIONS
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English
Impor
tant
Personal protective equipment
HEARING PR
OTECTION
Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise
reduction.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor
then you must also wear approved protective goggles.
Approved protective goggles must comply with the ANSI
Z87.1 standard in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries.
GLOVES
Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g. when fitting
cutting attachments.
BOOTS
Wear sturdy, non-slip boots or shoes.
IMPORTANT!
The hedgetrimmer is only designed for cutting branches
and twigs.
Never use a machine that has been modified in any way
from its original specification.
National or local regulations may regulate the use.
Comply to given regulations.
Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk
alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect
your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the ”Personal protective equipment” heading.
Never use the machine in extreme weather conditions
such as severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates.
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the safety
checks, maintenance and service instructions
described in this manual. Some maintenance and
service measures must be carried out by trained and
qualified specialists. See instructions under the
Maintenance heading.
All covers and guards must be fitted before starting.
Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are
undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.
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W
ARNING! This machine produces an
electromagnetic field during operation.
This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or
passive medical implants. To reduce the
risk of serious or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and
the medical implant manufacturer before
operating this machine.
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W
ARNING! Running an engine in a
confined or badly ventilated area can
result in death due to asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
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W
ARNING! Never allow children to use or
be in the vicinity of the machine. As the
machine is equipped with a spring-
loaded stop switch and can be started by
low speed and force on the starter
handle, even small children under some
circumstances can produce the force
necessary to start the machine. This can
mean a risk of serious personal injury.
Therefore remove the spark plug cap
when the machine is not under close
supervision.
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W
ARNING! Faulty blades can increase
the risk of accidents.
IMPOR
TANT!
Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can turn it
into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even
fatal injury. It is extremely important that you read and
understand the contents of this operator's manual.
You must use approved personal protective equipment
whenever you use the machine. Personal protective
equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen.
Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.
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W
ARNING! Listen out for warning signals
or shouts when you are wearing hearing
protection. Always remove your hearing
protection as soon as the engine stops.
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