WORKING TECHNIQUES
16 – English
1157433-49 Rev. 2 2015-10-20
General working instructions
Safety instructions regarding the
surroundings
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Never allow children to use the machine.
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Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 m while you
are working.
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Never allow anyone else to use the machine without
first ensuring that they have read and understood the
contents of the operator’s manual.
Safety instructions before starting work
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Inspect the working area. Remove all loose objects,
such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string,
etc. that could be thrown out or become wrapped
around the cutter or cutter guard.
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Keep unauthorised persons at a distance. Children,
animals, onlookers and helpers should be kept
outside the safety zone of 15 m. (50 ft.) Stop the
machine immediately if anyone approaches.
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Check the entire machine before starting. Replace
damaged parts. Check that there are no fuel leaks
and that all guards and covers are complete and
fastened securely. Check all nuts and screws.
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Check the blade for cracks or any other damage.
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Ensure the blade guard is mounted and not damaged.
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Check that the blade and blade guard are correctly
secured.
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Make sure the blade does not rotate when idling.
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Make sure that the handle and safety features are in
good working order. Never use a machine that lacks a
part or has been modified outside its specifications.
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Only use the machine for the purpose it was intended
for.
Basic safety rules
1
Look around you:
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To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot
affect your control of the machine.
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To ensure that people, animals, etc., do not come into
contact with the cutting attachment or loose objects
that are thrown out by the cutting attachment.
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CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are
able to call for help in the event of an accident.
2
Inspect the working area. Remove all loose objects,
such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string,
etc. that could be thrown out or become wrapped
around the cutting attachment.
3
Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as
dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc.
Working in bad weather is tiring and can lead to
dangerous conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
4
Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the
area around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks,
branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to move
IMPORTANT!
This section describes the basic safety rules for working
with edgers.
If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain
how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your
dealer or your service workshop.
Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your
capability.
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WARNING! The machine can cause
serious personal injury. Read the safety
instructions carefully. Learn how to use
the machine.
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WARNING! A faulty cutting attachment
may increase the risk of accidents.
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WARNING! Cutting tool. Do not touch the
tool without first switching off the
engine.
