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f) The rated rotational speed of the blade must
be at least equal to the maximum rotational
speed marked on the machine.Blades running
faster than their rated rotational speed can break
and fly apart.
g) Wear eye, ear, head and hand protection.
Adequate protective equipment will
reducepersonal injury by flying debris or
accidental contact with the cutting line or blade.
h) While operating the machine, always wear
safety footwear. Do not operate the machine
when barefoot or wearing open sandals.This
reduces the chance of injury to the feet from
contact with a moving cutter, line or blade.
i) While operating the machine, always wear
long trousers. Exposed skin increases the
likelihood of injury from thrown objects.
j) Keep bystanders away while operating the
machine. Thrown debris can result in serious
personal injury.
k) Always use two hands when operating the
machine. Holding the machine with both hands
will avoid loss of control.
l) Hold the machine by the insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the cutting line or
blade may contact hidden wiring. Cutting line
or blades contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the machine "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
m) Always keep proper footing and operate the
machine only when standing on the ground.
Slippery or unstable surfaces may cause a loss of
balance or control of the machine.
n) 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.
o) 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.
p) 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.
q) 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.
r) 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.
s) 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.
t) 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.
u) 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.
v) 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.
w) Only use replacement cutters, lines,
cutting heads and blades specified by the
manufacturer. Incorrect replacement parts may
increase the risk of breakage and injury.
x) 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.
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.
a) 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.
b) 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.
and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause
of blade binding.
c) Do not use blunt or damaged blades.
damaged blades increase the risk of jamming or
catching on an object, resulting in blade thrust.
d) 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.
e) 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.
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