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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipment
• Gloves should be worn when necessary.
• Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise
reduction.
• Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor
then you must also wear approved protective goggles.
Approved protective goggles must comply with standard
ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries. Visors
must comply with standard EN 1731.
Blows from branches or objects that are thrown can
damage the eyes.
• Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
• Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose
clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always
wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts
sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder
level.
• A breathing mask should be used when there is a risk of
dust.
• Always have a first aid kit nearby.
Machine
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s safety equipment
This section describes the machine
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s safety equipment, its
purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried
out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is
what?” section to locate where this equipment is positioned
on your machine.
The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of
accidents can increase if machine 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 service workshop.
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
Quick release
(141B, 155B, 165BT)
At the front is an easily accessible, quick release. Use this if
the engine catches fire or in any other emergency situation
that requires you to free yourself from the machine and
harness.
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WARNING! You must use approved personal
protective equipment whenever you use the
machine. Personal protective equipment
cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
reduce the degree of injury if an accident
does happen. Ask your dealer for help in
choosing the right equipment. Please read
the operator’s manual carefully and make
sure you understand the instructions before
using the machine.
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WARNING! Listen out for warning signals or
shouts when you are wearing hearing
protection. Always remove your hearing
protection as soon as the engine stops.
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WARNING! Never use a machine that has
faulty safety equipment! Carry out the
inspection, maintenance and service
routines listed in this section.