General Working Instructions; Safety Instructions Regarding The Surroundings; Working Techniques; Safety Instructions While Working - McCulloch SUPERLITE 4528 Manual De Instrucciones

General working instructions

IMPORTANT!
This section takes up the basic safety precautions for
working with a hedge trimmer.
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.
WARNING! The machine can cause
!
serious personal injury. Read the safety
instructions carefully. Learn how to use
the machine.
WARNING! Cutting tool. Do not touch the
!
tool without first switching off the
engine.
Safety instructions regarding the
surroundings
• Never allow children to use the machine.
• Observe your surroundings and make sure that there
is no risk of people or animals coming into contact
with the cutting equipment.
• Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 m while you
are working.
• Never allow anyone else to use the machine without
first ensuring that they have understood the contents
of the operator's manual.
• Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised
position that is not fully secured.
• Keep in mind that the operator is responsible for
accidents or hazards occuring to other people or their
property.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES

Safety instructions while working

• Always ensure you have a safe and stable working
position.
• Never leave the machine unsupervised with the motor
running.
• Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the
machine in front of your body.
• Make sure that your hands and feet do not come near
the cutting attachment when the engine is running.
• When the engine is switched off, keep your hands and
feet away from the cutting attachment until it has
stopped completely.
• Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown
out during cutting.
• Do not cut too close to the ground. Stones and other
objects can be thrown out.
• Check the working area for foreign objects such as
electricity cables, insects and animals, etc, or other
objects that could damage the cutting attachment,
such as metal items.
• If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the
machine immediately. Disconnect the HT lead from
the spark plug. Check that the machine is not
damaged. Repair any damage.
• If anything jams in the blades while you are working,
switch off the engine and wait until it has stopped
completely before cleaning the blades. Disconnect the
HT lead from the spark plug.