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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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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 normal con-
ditions during continuous daily use may be expo-
sed 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
operator's hearing. If the operator is working in an
area where there is a risk of falling objects, a safety
helmet must also be worn.
4) Wear protective footwear and gloves!
3. USING THE MACHINE
A) TRAINING
1) Read the instructions carefully. Become ac-
quain ted 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
damage 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 unfamiliar 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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5) Danger: objects thrown up by machine!
Keep people or animals at least 15 m away from
the machine 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 stable, safe positions. Do not
work on stairs, steps and, in general, on surfa-
ces that are not perfectly stable.
•) The user must comply with any National Regu-
lations which can limit machine use.
6) Danger! Electrocution. Keep a distance of at
least 15 m from overhead line cables.
may slow his reflexes and compromise his
judgement;
– if the user is not capable of holding the ma chi ne
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, fit-
ted 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 de-
vices.
– 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.
– Tie 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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