Personal Security - Garland RODENT 604 W Manual De Instrucciones

2. SAFETY RULES AND
PRECAUTIONS
To avoid mishandling this machine, read all
instructions in this manual before using it for the first
time. All the information included in this manual is
relevant to your personal safety and that of the people,
animals and things around you. If you have any
questions regarding the information included in this
manual, ask a professional or go to the point of sale
where you purchased this machine to resolve it.
2.1. USERS
This machine has been designed to be manipulated by
users of legal age and who have read and understood
these instructions.
ATTENTION: Do not allow minors to use this
machine.
ATTENTION: Do not allow people who do not
understand these instructions to use this machine.
Before using this machine, familiarize yourself with it,
ensuring that you know exactly where all the controls,
safety devices are and how they should be used. If you
are an inexperienced user, we recommend that you
carry out a minimum practice doing simple tasks and,
if possible, in the company of an experienced person.
ATTENTION: Only lend this machine to people who
are familiar with this type of machine and know how to
use it. Always provide the instruction manual together
with the machine so that the user can read it carefully
and understand it. This machine is dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.

2.2. PERSONAL SECURITY

Be alert, watch what you are doing, and use common
sense when operating this machine.
Keep your free hand away from the cutting area. Never
touch the chain links, they are very sharp and can be
cut. Always wear protective gloves while pruning.
Do not use this machine when you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications. A
moment of distraction while operating this machine
can cause serious personal injury.
Avoid accidental starting of the machine. Make sure
the switch is in the "open" position before connecting
the battery, picking up or transporting this machine.
Carrying electrical machines with your finger on the
switch or inserting the battery into electrical machines
that have the switch in the "closed" position can put
your safety at risk and cause accidents.
Don't overdo tit. Keep your feet firmly on the ground
and stay balanced at all times. Always maintain proper
foot support and operate the scissors only when
standing on a fixed, secure and level surface. Sliding
or unstable surfaces such as stairs can cause a loss
of balance.
Always wear safety gear. Always wear eye protection,
safety gloves and non-slip boots.
Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain
when the chainsaw is operating. Before starting the
chainsaw, make sure that the saw chain is not in
contact with any object. A moment of carelessness
while operating chain saws can cause your clothing
or other body parts to become entangled in the saw
chain or you may be cut by the tool chain.
Use extreme caution when cutting weeds and young
shrubs. Fine materials can pinch the saw chain and
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