Safety Equipment Checking; Precautions To Reduce Vibration Risk; Maintenance Precautions - Efco DS 3500 S Manual De Instrucciones

Safety equipment checking

WARNING: Never use a machine
with faulty safety equipment. The
machine's safety equipment must
be checked and maintained as
described in this section. If your
machine fails any of these checks
contact your service agent to get
it repaired.
Throttle lock
The throttle lock is designed to prevent
accidental operation of the throttle control.
This arrangement means that the throttle
control is automatically locked at the idle
setting.
Make sure the throttle control is locked at the
idle setting when the throttle lock is released.
Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns
to its original position when you release it.
Check that the throttle control and throttle
lock move freely and that the return springs
work properly.
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
Start the engine and make sure the engine
stops when you move the stop switch to the
stop setting.
Cutting attachment guard
This guard is intended to prevent loose
objects from being thrown towards the
operator. The guard also protects the operator
from accidental contact with the cutting
attachment.
Check that the guard is undamaged and not
cracked. Replace the guard if it has been
exposed to impact or is cracked.
Always use the recommended guard for the
cutting attachment you are using. See chapter
on Technical data.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Never use a cutting
attachment without an approved
guard.
Technical
incorrect or faulty guard may lead
to serious personal injury.

Precautions to Reduce Vibration Risk

• The brush cutter is provided with anti-
vibration (AV) system; never alter or modify
it.
• Wear gloves and keep your hands warm.
• Keep the blade sharp and the brush cutter,
including the AV system, well maintained.
A dull blade will increase the vibrations
transmitted to your hands.
• When using a string cord attachment
check that the cord is correctly wound; an
unbalanced attachment will highly increase
the vibration level.
• Maintain a fi rm grip at all times, but do
not squeeze the handles with constant,
excessive pressures, take frequent breaks.
All the above mentioned precautions do
not guarantee that you will not sustain
whitefi nger
syndrome. Therefore, continual and regular
users should monitor closely the condition
of their hands and fi ngers. If any of the
above symptoms appear, seek medical
advice immediately.
Maintenance Precaution
WARNING: Never operate a brush
cutter that is damaged, improperly
adjusted, or is not completely and
securely assembled.
• Be sure that the cutting attachment stops
moving when the throttle control trigger is
released. If the cutting attachment moves
See the section
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