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5.2 Personal safety
▪ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a tool. Do
not use a tool when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention when operating a tool may result in serious personal injury.
▪ Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Using safety equipment such as a
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, a hard hat, or hearing protection whenever it is needed
will reduce the risk of personal injury.
▪ Remove any adjusting keys or spanners before turning on the tool. A spanner or key left
attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
▪ Do not reach out too far. Keep your feet firmly on the ground at all times. This will enable
you retain control over the tool in unexpected situations.
▪ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from the tool. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can become entangled in
the moving parts.
▪ Inspect the entire machine for loose parts (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.) and any damage.
Repair or replace as necessary before using the machine.
▪ DO NOT USE any attachment with this power head other than the ones recommended by
our company. Serious injury to the operator or bystanders could result as well as damage
to the machine.
▪ The blade guard and front handle guard is very important to the machine. It must be
screwed up on the machine before the initial use. These guards must always be fixed
when operating the machine. Check these guards before each use. If any damage (crack,
break, etc.) on the guard, contact with your dealer for replacing it.
▪ If use of non-conformant replacement guards, or remove or modify these guards could
result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
▪ Always use proper handles and shoulder strap when cutting.
▪ Do not use the unit if it is damaged or poorly adjusted. Never remove the machine’s guard.
Serious injury to the operator or bystanders could result as well as damage to the machine.
▪ Inspect the area to be cut and remove all debris that could become entangled in the nylon
cutting head. Also remove any objects that the unit may throw during cutting.
▪ Never leave the machine unattended.
▪ Do not use this unit for any job other than those for which it is intended as described in this
manual.
▪ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not run the unit while
standing on a ladder or on any other unstable footing location. Appropriately use the
harness provided when operating the machine.
▪ Keep hands and feet clear of the nylon cutting head or blade while unit is in use.
▪ Do not use this type of machine for sweeping away debris.
▪ Use nylon cutting head which is free of damage. If a stone or any other obstacle is hit,
stop the engine and check the nylon cutting head. A broken or unbalanced nylon cutting
head must never be used.
▪ Whenever approaching an operator of the machine, carefully call his attention and confirm
that the operator stop the engine. Be careful not to startle or distract the operator which
can cause an unsafe situation.
▪ Never touch the nylon cutting head or blade whenever the engine is running. If it is
necessary to replace the protector or cutting attachment, be sure to stop the engine and
confirm that the cutting device has stopped running.
▪ The engine should be turned off when the machine is moved between work areas.
▪ Pay attention to loosening and overheating of parts. If there is any abnormality of the
machine, stop operation immediately and check the machine carefully. If necessary, have
the machine serviced by an authorized dealer. Never continue to operate a machine which
may be malfunctioning.