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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
10 – English
1155849-49 Rev. 2 2013-03-22
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. 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′s safety equipment
This section describes the machine′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.
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
Remove the ignition cable and the spark plug to carry out
inspection and maintenance.
!
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.
!
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.
!
WARNING! Never use a machine that has
faulty safety equipment! Carry out the
inspection, maintenance and service
routines listed in this section.
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