Publicidad
Idiomas disponibles
Idiomas disponibles
GB
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION! Danger of hearing damage.
The appliance is extremely loud during operation.
This can cause hearing damage to the operator
and to persons and animals in the vicinity.
■
Only work when wearing hearing protection.
■
Maintain a safe distance to persons or ani-
mals, or switch off the appliance if persons or
animals approach.
NOTE It is essential to familiarise yourself
with the operation of the appliance. In particular,
learn how the appliance can be immediately
stopped.
3.1
Operator
■
Young people under 16 years of age and
people who do not know the operating in-
structions are not allowed to use the tool.
Heed any country-specific safety regulations
concerning the minimum age of the user.
■
If you are working with such an appliance for
the first time: Have the salesperson or anoth-
er expert explain the operation of the appli-
ance. Or attend a course.
■
To operate the appliance, you must be rested
and in good physical and mental health. If
you must not exert yourself for health rea-
sons, ask your doctor whether it is possible to
work with this appliance.
■
Do not operate the appliance if you are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
3.2
Personal protective equipment
■
Wear clothing and protective equipment in
accordance with the regulations in order to
avoid injuries to the head and limbs, as well
as to avoid hearing impairment.
■
The clothing must be appropriate (tightly fit-
ting) and must not restrict movements.
■
The personal protective equipment compris-
es:
■
Hearing protection (e.g. ear defenders,
especially when working for than 2.5
hours a day)
■
Protective glasses
■
Sturdy working gloves, vibration and
shock absorbent
■
Safety boots with high-grip sole and steel
toe caps
28
3.3
Work area safety
■
Only operate the appliance out of doors and
never in enclosed spaces.
■
Only work during daylight or under very bright
artificial light.
■
Before working, Remove any dangerous
products and objects from the working area,
e.g. branches, broken glass, sharp-edged ob-
jects, pieces of metal, stones, before starting
work.
■
Make sure you are standing safely. Avoid
wet, slippery ground.
■
When working, move cautiously and slowly.
Do not run. Watch out for obstacles.
3.4
Appliance safety
■
Only use the appliance under the following
conditions:
■
The appliance is not dirty, especially not
with petrol and oil.
■
The appliance show no signs of damage,
especially the protective grille.
■
All controls function properly.
■
All accessory parts intended for the re-
spective operating mode are fitted on the
appliance.
■
Do not force the power tool. It is intended for
light work in the private sector. Overload can
lead to damage to the appliance.
■
Never block the vacuum and ventilation grille
during operation in order to avoid any over-
heating of the engine.
■
Immediately switch off the appliance if the
engine begins to vibrate abnormally or
strongly. There is an appliance fault in this
case.
■
Never operate the appliance with worn or de-
fective parts. Always replace defective parts
with original spare parts from the manufactur-
er. If the appliance is operated with worn or
defective parts, guarantee claims against the
manufacturer are excluded.
3.5
Safety of persons, animals and property
■
Use the appliance only for the purposes for
which it is intended. Any non-intended use
can lead to injury and property damage.
■
Switch on the appliance only when there are
no persons or animals in the working area.
■
Maintain a safe distance to persons or ani-
mals, or switch off the appliance if persons or
animals approach.
Safety instructions
443443_a
Publicidad
