Electrolux HT020 - Manual (Page 5)

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C. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General precautions
• Use the product only for the purpose for which
it was designed.
• Do not use this machine for any other purpose
than trimming or edging shrubs, hedges or
bushes.
• Always grip the machine firmly with both hands.
• Make sure you know how to stop the engine
and blades if necessary (see section on starting
and stopping the engine).
• CAUTION! The blades of the hedge trimmer
continue to move due to inertia even after the
engine has been switched off, so be very care-
ful of your hands as there is a real danger of
amputation of the fingers.
• Inspect the machine carefully prior to using it.
• Make sure there are no loose screws, damaged
parts or fuel leakage.
• THE ENGINE EXHAUST FUMES ARE POISO-
NOUS TO BREATHE AND MAY CAUSE ASFIXI-
ATION AND DEATH
• Never allow children to use this machine.
• Never allow children or persons who are not
familiar with these instructions and sufficiently
trained to use the hedge trimmer. Local regula-
tions may indicate age limits for use.
• Anyone who uses the machine should be famil-
iar with the instructions for safe use of it as
described in this manual, and should be
instructed in the proper cutting techniques to
use, possibly by practical demonstration.
• Keep this manual with the machine when selling
or lending it to others so that the future users
can familiarize themselves with the product and
the instructions for safe use.
• Wear properly fitting protective working clothes
of approved type. Wear non-slip footwear,
gloves, glasses and hearing protection.
• Do not wear loose clothing and jewelry that
could catch in the moving parts of the machine.
• Keep hair fastened or gathered so that is does
not hang below shoulder level.
• Examine the work area and be careful of any
hazards (such as roads, driveways, power lines,
hanging tree limbs, etc.).
• Remove any rubbish or refuse from the work
area such as cans, bottles, rocks, etc.
• Any contact of the blades with other objects
could cause serious injury to the operator, other
people or animals in the vicinity and the
machine.
• Never try to use a machine with any of its parts
missing or after any alterations have been made
to it by persons other than authorized service
personnel.
• The operator or user is liable for any accidents
or damages to third parties or property, and for
the dangers to which they may be exposed.
• Take account of any hazard that may not be
perceived because of the noise of the machine.
• Make sure there is someone in the vicinity with-
in safe calling distance in case of any accidents.
• Never use the machine when you are tired or
under the influence of any substances like
drugs or alcohol that could affect your physical
conditions.
• When you transport the hedge trimmer in a
motor vehicle, place it in a stable fixed position
so that no fuel leaks out.
• During transportation or storage of the machine
always fit the blade guard on the blades to pre-
vent accidental injury.
• ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL REPLACEMENTS
AND ACCESSORIES.
Precautions for safe use of the machine
• Make sure any other persons or animals in the
vicinity are at a safe distance (at least 10
meters). If necessary, use warning signals to
keep persons and animals at a safe distance.
• If any fuel is spilled on the machine, make sure
the engine is completely dry before starting it.
• Keep the grips clean and dry
• Never start the machine if the blades are dam-
aged or badly worn
• If you wear the Electrolux safety visor, make
sure to remove the transparent protective film, if
any.
• Keep all parts of the body and clothing away
from the blades during startup and while the
engine is running.
• Always work from a stable position on your feet.
• Do not use the hedge trimmer while standing
on a ladder or other unstable support.
• When trimming tall hedges or bushes, use a
stable, safe platform and stand in a stable posi-
tion without the risk of losing your balance.
• If you strike an object accidentally, switch off the
engine immediately and examine the machine.
• Make sure the grip and hand guard are in place
during use of the machine.
• When trimming or edging, keep the engine run-
ning at high speed; these operations should not
be carried out with the motor running at low
speed.
• Never lift the hedge trimmer above shoulder
height when using it.
• Always wait for the motor to idle before moving
the machine from one section of the shrub or
hedge to another.
• Stop the engine when changing to another
place or before examining the blades.