Safety Regulations - Solo 69 00 227 Instruction Manual

Safety regulations

Always observe all general and safety instructions in this manual and those in the operating instructions of
the brushcutter used. Generally, all the brushcutter instructions and regulations also apply when using the
attachment. The following safety instructions apply additionally to the safety instructions detailed in the
brushcutter manual.
3.1 General safety instructions
Use this tool with care. The cutting blades work at high velocity and have a wide range due to the brushcutter
shaft length.
Ignoring the safety instructions can result in loss of life. Also observe the accident prevention requirements of your
professional body or the Health and Safety at Work Act. Both these instructions and those of the brushcutter must
always be available on site. They must be read by each person who comes into contact with the tool (even for service
and maintenance, care and when replacing parts).
The hedge trimmer attachment must only be attached to the permissible SOLO brushcutters as noted in chapter
6 " Preparation for work- Installation". The use of this attachment is not permitted on any other power tool.
If this is the first time you work with a hedge trimmer attachment, it is advisable to ask your dealer to explain to
you the safe handling of this equipment.
Only use this tool for the purpose intended and specified in chapter 7, "Utilisation".
Only use accessories and spare parts (particularly for the cutters) recommended by the manufacturer.
Always wear safety gloves when working, cleaning or maintaining the attachment.
3.2 Transporting the tool
Always switch off the engine and protect the cutters with blade sheath when transporting the tool. Even when
transporting by foot from one work place to the next.
The power tool is perfectly balanced when carried by the shaft with cutting blades facing backwards. Prevent all
contact with the hot silencer.
3.3 Before starting and when starting
In addition to checking that the power tool is safe for operation, check the following points before starting:
tight, safe installation of the attachment.
excellent condition of the complete attachment and cutting blades.
adequate lubrication.
sharpness of the cutting blades.
When starting, the cutting blades must never strike any object or the ground.
3.4 Before commencing work and when hedge trimming
Clear unauthorised people from the working area. Pay particular attention when cutting high hedges, to ensure
that no persons are behind that hedge.
Check the hedge before cutting it. Remove any metal or stone objects which might be found in the hedge.
Switch off engine and remove spark plug cap before making adjustments to the attachment, for example when
changing the angle of the blades or refilling the lubricant.
Never touch the cutting blades when the engine is running. Should the cutting blades be obstructed by
an object, immediately switch off the engine and remove the spark plug cap. Only then is it safe to
remove the object from the cutting blades.
Always hold the power tool with both hands when working. Use the shoulder strap.
Take care not to trip up on tree stumps, roots or cuttings.
Take special care with hedges incorporating wire fences. Never touch the wire with the cutting blades.
Ensure that the cutting blades never contact with ground, sand, stones or other hard objects whilst in operation.
Take special care when working at ground level.
Always maintain a stable position. Never stand on a ladder or other unsuitable platforms whilst working. Only
the use of a hydraulic working platform is permissible for working at greater heights than can be reached from
the ground.
Immediately switch off the engine in dangerous situations or when people or animals enter the working area. Be
especially aware when wearing ear defenders, as warning sounds (i.e. screams etc.) are harder to hear.
Warning, cutting blades continue to run a short time after the engine has been switched off.
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3. Safety regulations