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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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2. SYMBOLS
WARNING: The machine you have purchased has been manufactured for domestic use.
1) Warning! Danger.
2)
Read the instruction booklet before using this
machine.
3) Your hearing is at risk of irreparable damage.
Anyone operating this machine under nonnal con-
ditions during continuous daily use may be ex-
posed to a noise level equal to or exceeding 85 dB
(A). The operator must wear Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE). Whenever the machine is in
use, safety goggles must
be
worn to safeguard
against flying objects,
as
must ear protectors, such
as
a soundproof helmet, in order to protect the op-
erator's hearing. If the operator is working in an
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3. USING THE MACHINE
A) TRAINING
1)
Read the instructions carefully. Become ac-
quainted with the controls and the proper use
of
the
machine. Learn how to stop the engine quickly.
2)
Only use the machine for
its
intended use, that
is
"the cutting and trimming of hedges, con-
sisting In plants with small sized branches".
Any other
use
may be dangerous and severly dam-
age the machine.
Examples of improper use may include, but are not
limited to:
- general grass cutting and in particular, near
kerbs;
- chopping material for composts;
- pruning;
- using the machine for cutting non-plant material;
- use of the machine by more than one person.
3) Never allow children or persons untamiliar with
these instructions to use the machine. Local regu-
lations may restrict the age
of
the operator.
4) The machine must never be used by more than
one person.
5) Never use the machine :
- when people, especially children or pets are in
the vicinity;
- if the user is tired or unwell, or has taken medi-
cine, drugs, alcohol or any substances which
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area where there is a risk
of
falling objects, a safety
helmet must also
be
worn.
4)
Wear protective footwear and gloves!
5)
Denger: objects thrown up by machine! Keep
people or animals at least 15 m away from the ma-
chine during operation!
•) Work in an obstacle-free area, choosing the
most suitable tilt of the cutting unit in relation to
the ground. Make sure it is correctly fitted on the
brush cutter.
•) Always work in a stable position. Do not use lad-
ders. Use platforms if required.
may slow his reflexes and compromise his
judgement;
- if the user is not capable
of
holding the machine
firmly with two hands and/or of remaining stan-
ding on the ground whilst working.
6)
Remember that the operator or user is respon-
sible for accidents or hazards occurring
to
other
people or their property.
B) PREPARATION
1) Always wear adequate clothing when using the
machine which do not hamper movements in any
manner.
- Always wear slim-fitting protective clothing, fitted
with shear-proof protection devices.
- Always wear protective gloves and eye-goggles
and safety anti-shear boots with non-slip soles.
- Always wear ear and hearing protection devices.
- Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces, or any
hanging or flapping accessory that could catch
in the machine or in any objects or materials in
the work area.
- ne your hair back
if
it is long.
2) Before starting your work, make sure that all the
protection devices are correctly fitted.
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