MA
CHINE´S SAFETY EQ
UIPMENT
6
–
English
General
This section descr
ibes the machine´s safety equipment,
its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be
carried out to ensure that it operates correctly.
Thr
ottle lockout and ON/OFF valve for the
water
The throttle loc
kout is designed to prevent accidental
activation of the throttle and regulate the water on/off
valve.
When you press the lock (1) into the handle (i.e. when you
grasp the handle) it opens the water valve and releases
the throttle control (2).
When the grip on the handle is released, both the throttle
and throttle lockout return to their original positions. In this
position, the machine will stop and the throttle will be
locked, while the water valve returns to closed position.
Chec
king the throttle lockout
•
Make sure the power trigger is locked when the power
trigger lock is in its original position.
•
Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to
its original position when you release it.
•
Check that the power trigger and the power trigger
lockout move freely and that the return spring works
properly.
Blade guar
d
This guard is fi
tted above the blade and is designed to
prevent parts of the blade or cutting fragments from being
thrown towards the user.
Chec
king the blade guard
•
Check that the guard is complete and without any
cracks or deformations.
!
W
ARNING! Never use a machine that has
faulty safety equipment! If your machine
fails any checks contact your service
agent to get it repaired.
To prevent accidental starting, the steps
described in this chapter must be
performed with the motor off and the
power cable removed from the socket, if
not otherwise stated.
1
2
!
W
ARNING! Always check that the guard
is correctly fitted before starting the
machine. Also check that the blade is
fitted correctly and is not damaged in
anyway. A damaged blade can cause
personal injuries. See instructions in the
section "Assembling and adjustments".