2) Before clearing a blockage;
3) Before checking, cleaning or
working on the machine;
4) After striking a foreign object;
5) Whenever the machine starts
vibrating abnormally.
h) Take care against injury to feet and
hands from the cutting means.
i) Always ensure that the ventilation
openings are kept clear of debris.
j) Keep proper balance and footing at
all times. Do not overreach. Always
be sure of the footing on slopes
and to walk, never run.
k) If the machine breakdown, stop
the machine, and remove plug
from the socket. It must be repaired
by the manufacturer or its service
agent in order to avoid a hazard.
l) The residual risks like noise,
vibration, electromagnetic field,
etc. that remain despite the
inherent safe design measures,
safeguarding and complementary
protective measures adopted.
m) Secure the machine during
transport to prevent damage or
injury.
n) Never operate the machine when
you are tired, ill or under influence
of alcohol, drugs and medicine.
o) Avoid accidental starting. Keep
your hands and fingers away from
switch lever while connecting
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extension leads or carrying the
machine when connected to the
supply. Keep hands and feet away
from the cutting means at all times
and especially when switching on
the motor.
p) Keep cutting head below waist
level. Always cut from left to right
so that debris is thrown away from
you.
q) Maintain a correct working posture.
The operator must take a break
and change working position after
working for a long period. Keep a
firm footing and balance during
operation; the harness must be
used if it is provided.
r) Never replace the non-metallic
cutting means with metallic
cutting means.
s) Warning! Never touch moving
hazardous parts before the
machine is disconnected from the
mains and the moving hazardous
parts have come to a complete
stop.
t) Never connect a damaged cord to
the supply or touch a damaged
cord before it is disconnected from
the supply for the reason that
damaged cords can lead to contact
with live parts.
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