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.
The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk
of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not
carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not
carried out professionally. If you need further information
please contact your nearest servicing dealer.
IMPORTANT! You must use personal protection
whenever you use the machine. Use the personal
protective equipment recommended in the manual for
the basic machine. Ask your dealer for help in choosing
the right protective equipment.
WARNING! Never use a machine with
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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.
WARNING! Always stop the engine
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before you work on any part of the
accessory. It can continue to move even
after the throttle is released. Ensure the
accessory has stopped completely and
disconnect the HT leads from the spark
plug before you start to work on it.
Personal protective equipment
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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Gloves should be worn when necessary.
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Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise
reduction.
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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.
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Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
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Always wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves, and a
long-sleeve shirt. To reduce the risk of injury
associated with objects being drawn into rotating
parts, do not wear loose clothing, scarves, jewelry,
etc. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
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A breathing mask should be used when there is a risk
of dust.
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