6 – EnglishGENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSImportantPersonal protective equipmentHEARING PROTECTIONWear hearing protection that provides adequate noisereduction.EYE PROTECTIONAlways wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor thenyou must also wear approved protective goggles. Approvedprotective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87.1 inthe USA or EN 166 in EU countries.GLOVESGloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when fittingcutting attachments.BOOTSWear sturdy, non-slip boots or shoes.CLOTHINGWear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothingthat can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy,long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or gobarefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.FIRST AID KITAlways have a first aid kit nearby.IMPORTANT!The machine is only designed for cutting branches andtwigs.Never use a machine that has been modified in any wayfrom its original specification.Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunkalcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect yourvision, your judgement or your co-ordination.Wear personal protective equipment. See instructionsunder the heading Personal protective equipment.Never use the machine in extreme weather conditions suchas severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates.Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,maintenance and service instructions described in thismanual. Some maintenance and service measures must becarried out by trained and qualified specialists. Seeinstructions under the heading Maintenance.All covers and guards must be fitted before starting. Ensurethat the spark plug cap and ignition lead are undamaged toavoid the risk of electric shock.! WARNING! Running an engine in a confinedor badly ventilated area can result in deathdue to asphyxiation or carbon monoxidepoisoning.! WARNING! Never allow children to use or bein the vicinity of the machine. As themachine is equipped with a spring-loadedstop switch and can be started by low speedand force on the starter handle, even smallchildren under some circumstances canproduce the force necessary to start themachine. This can mean a risk of seriouspersonal injury. Therefore remove the sparkplug cap when the machine is not underclose supervision.! WARNING! Faulty blades can increase therisk of accidents.IMPORTANT!Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can turn it intoa dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury.It is extremely important that you read and understand thecontents of this operator’s manual.You must use approved personal protective equipmentwhenever you use the machine. Personal protectiveequipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it willreduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Askyour dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.! WARNING! Listen out for warning signals orshouts when you are wearing hearingprotection. Always remove your hearingprotection as soon as the engine stops.