•
Use a protective helmet where there is a
risk of falling objects.
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Use approved hearing protection that
provides adequate noise reduction. Long-
term exposure to noise can result in
permanent hearing impairment.
•
Use approved eye protection. If you use
a visor, you must also use approved
protective goggles. Approved protective
goggles must comply with the ANSI Z87.1
standard in the USA or EN 166 in EU
countries.
•
Use gloves when necessary, for example
when you attach, examine or clean the
cutting equipment.
•
Use sturdy non-slip boots.
•
Use clothing made of a strong fabric.
Always use heavy, long pants and long
10
sleeves. Do not use loose clothing that can
catch on twigs and branches. Do not wear
jewelry, short pants, sandals or go with
bare feet. Put your hair up safely above
shoulder level.
•
Keep first aid equipment close at hand.
Safety devices on the product
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you
use the product.
In this section the product's safety features,
its purpose and how checks and maintenance
should be carried out to ensure that it
operates correctly. See instructions under
Product overview on page 2 to
the heading
find where these parts are located on your
product.
The life span of the product can be reduced
and the risk of accidents can increase
if product maintenance is not carried out
correctly and if service and/or repairs are not
carried out professionally. If you need further
information please contact your nearest
servicing dealer.
WARNING:
with defective safety components.
The product's safety equipment
must be inspected and maintained
as described in this section. If your
product fails any of these checks,
contact your service agent to get it
repaired.
CAUTION:
repair work on the machine
requires special training. This is
especially true of the machine's
safety equipment. If your machine
fails any of the checks described
below you must contact your
service agent. When you buy any
of our products we guarantee the
availability of professional repairs
and service. If the retailer who sells
your machine is not a servicing
Read the warning
Never use a product
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