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o) Do not operate the machine on excessively steep
slopes.
This reduces the risk of loss of control, slipping and
falling which may result in personal injury.
p) When working on slopes, always be sure of your
footing, always work across the face of slopes,
never up or down and exercise extreme caution
when changing direction.
This reduces the risk of loss of control, slipping and
falling which may result in personal injury.
q) Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter,
line or blade when the machine is operating.
Before you start the machine, make sure the
cutter, line or blade is not contacting anything.
A moment of inattention while operating the machine
may result in injury to yourself or others.
r) Do not operate the machine above waist height.
This helps prevent unintended cutter or blade contact
and enables better control of the machine in
unexpected situations.
s) When cutting brush or saplings that are under
tension, be alert for spring back.
When the tension in the wood fibres is released, the
brush or sapling may strike the operator and/or throw
the machine out of control.
t) Use extreme caution when cutting brush and
saplings.
The slender material may catch the blade and be
whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
u) Maintain control of the machine and do not touch
cutters, lines or blades and other hazardous
moving parts while they are still in motion.
This reduces the risk of injury from moving parts.
v) When clearing jammed material or servicing the
machine, make sure the switch is off and the
battery pack is removed.
Unexpected starting of the machine while clearing
jammed material or servicing may result in serious
personal injury.
w) Carry the machine with the machine switched off
and away from your body.
Proper handling of the machine will reduce the
likelihood of accidental contact with a moving cutter,
line or blade.
x) When transporting or storing the machine, always
fit the cover on metal blades.
Proper handling of the machine will reduce the
likelihood of accidental contact with the blade.
y) Only use replacement cutters, lines, cutting heads
and blades specified by the manufacturer.
Incorrect replacement parts may increase the risk of
breakage and injury.
BLADE THRUST CAUSES AND
RELATED WARNINGS
Blade thrust is a sudden sideways, forward or backward
motion of the machine, which may occur when the blade
jams or catches on an object such as a sapling or a tree
stump. It can be violent enough to cause the machine and/
or operator to be propelled in any direction, and possibly
lose control of the machine.
Blade thrust and its related hazards can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given below.
1. Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the
machine and position your arms to resist blade
thrust. Position your body to the left side of the
machine.
Blade thrust can increase the risk of injury due to the
machine moving unexpectedly. Blade thrust can be
controlled by the operator if proper precautions are
taken.
2. If the blade binds, or when interrupting a cut for
any reason, switch the machine off and hold the
machine motionless in the material until the blade
comes to a complete stop. While the blade is
binding, never attempt to remove the machine
from the material or pull the machine backward
while the blade is in motion, otherwise blade thrust
may occur.
Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the
cause of blade binding.
3. Do not use blunt or damaged blades.
Blunt or damaged blades increase the risk of jamming
or catching on an object, resulting in blade thrust.
4. Always maintain good visibility of the material
being cut.
Blade thrust is more likely to occur in areas where it is
difficult to see the material being cut.
5. If you are approached by another person while
operating the machine, switch the machine off.
There is an increased risk of injury to other persons
being struck by the moving blade in the event of blade
thrust.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Safe operation practices
● Training
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the correct use of the machine.
2. Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions or
children to use the machine. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.
3. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
● Preparation
1. Before use check the supply and extension cord for
signs of damage or aging. If the cord becomes
damaged during use, disconnect the cord from the
supply immediately.
DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE
DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY.
Do not use the machine if the cord is damaged or worn.
2. Before use, always visually inspect the machine for
damaged, missing or misplaced guards or shields.
3. Never operate the machine while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
4. Never replace nylon head with metalic cutting means.
● Operation
1. Wear eye protection, stout shoes and long trousers at
all times while operating the machine.
2. Avoid using the machine in bad weather conditions
especially when there is a risk of lightning.
3. Use the machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
4. Never operate the machine with damaged guards or
shields or without guards or shields in place.
5. Switch on the motor only when the hands and feet are
away from the cutting means.
6. Always disconnect the machine from the power supply
(i.e. remove the plug from the mains or remove the
disabling device)
○ whenever the machine is left user;
○ before clearing a blockage;
○ before checking, cleaning or working on the machine;
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