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• Make sure that no persons are within 15 metres
of the machine's range of operation or within
30 metres for heavier cutting
• Where possible, avoid working on wet, slippery
ground or on uneven or steep ground that does
not guarantee stability for the operator.
• Pay careful attention to uneven ground (hills,
dips), slopes, hidden hazards and obstacles
that could limit visibility.
• Be very careful near ravines, ditches or
embankments.
• Always work across the face of the slope and
never up and down it, being very careful when
changing direction, making sure the cutting
means is always down-line
• Look out for traffic when using the machine
near the road.
Conduct
• When working, the machine must always be
held firmly in both hands, keeping the power
unit on the right of the body and the cutting
head below the line of the belt
• Always use caution and take on a firm and well-
balanced position.
• Never run, always walk.
• Always keep the machine connected to the
harness when working.
• Always keep hands and feet away from the
cutting means, when starting and when using
the machine.
• Attention: the cutting means will continue to
rotate for a few seconds after disengagement
or after you have switched off the engine
• Be careful of flying debris coming from the
cutting means.
• Be careful of avoiding violent collisions
between the cutting means and foreign objects/
obstacles. Kickback may occur if the cutting
means comes into contact with an obstacle/
object. This contact can cause a rapid jerk
in the opposite direction, pushing the cutting
means up and towards the operator. Kickback
can cause the operator to lose control of the
machine, leading to serious consequences.
To avoid kickbacks, take all the appropriate
precautions indicated below:
– Firmly hold the machine, with two hands,
and place your body and arms in a position
that allows you to resist kickback.
– Do not extend the arms too high and do not
cut above waist height.
– Only use the cutting means specified by
the manufacturer.
– Follow the manufacturer's instructions
concerning cutting means maintenance.
• Beware of injuries caused by devices used to
cut the line length.
• Attention: The cutting element continues to rotate
even after the engine has been switched off.
• Do not touch the parts of the engine that heat
up during operation. Risk of burns.
• To avoid the risk of fire, do not leave the
machine with the engine hot on leaves or dry
grass or other flammable material.
• If something breaks or an accident occurs
during work, turn off the engine immediately
and move the machine away to prevent further
damage; if an accident occurs with injuries
or third parties are injured, carry out the first
aid measures most suitable for the situation
immediately and contact the medical authorities
for any necessary health care. Carefully remove
any debris which could cause damage or injury
to persons or animals if ignored.
• The noise and vibration levels shown in
these instructions are the maximum levels for
use of the machine. The use of an unbalanced
cutting element, the excessive speed of
movement, or the absence of maintenance
have a significant influence on noise emissions
and vibrations. Consequently, it is necessary
to take preventive steps to eliminate possible
damage due to high levels of noise and stress
from vibration; maintain the machine well, wear
ear protection devices, and take breaks whilst
working.
• Prolonged exposure to vibrations can
cause injuries and neurovascular disorders
(also called "Raynaud's syndrome" or "white
finger"), especially to people suffering from
circulation disorders. The symptoms can regard
the hands, wrists and fingers and are shown
through loss of sensitivity, torpor, itching, pain
and discolouring of or structural changes to the
skin. These effects can be worsened by low
ambient temperatures and/or by gripping the
hand grips excessively tightly. If the symptoms
occur, the length of time the machine is used
must be reduced and a doctor consulted.
Restrictions of use
• Do not use the machine if you are unable to
hold it with both hands or keep steady on your
legs whilst working.
• Never use the machine with damaged, missing
or incorrectly positioned guards.
• Do not change the engine adjustments, or
exceed the maximum rpm. If the engine is
forced to run at an excessive speed, the risk of
personal injury increases.
• Do not strain the machine too much and do not
use a small machine for heavy-duty work; if you
use the right machine, you will reduce the risk of
hazards and improve the quality of your work.
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