General Safety Precautions; Personal Protective Equipment - Jonsered BC 2228 Operator's Manual

Important
● A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be
dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and
can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or
others. It is extremely important that you read and
understand the contents of this operator's manual.
● The machine is only designed for trimming grass,
grass clearing and/or forestry clearing.
● The only accessories you can operate with
this engine unit are the cutting attachments we
recommend in the "TECHNICAL DATA" section.
● Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have
consumed alcohol, or if you are taking medication
that could affect your vision, your judgment or your
coordination.
● Never use the machine in extreme weather
conditions such as severe cold, very hot and/or
humid climates.
● Wear personal protective equipment. See
instructions under the heading "Personal protective
equipment".
● Never use a machine that has been modified in any
way from its original specification.
● Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the
checks, maintenance and service instructions
described in this manual. Some maintenance and
service measures must be carried out by trained
and qualified specialists. See instructions under the
"MAINTENANCE" section.
● All covers and guards must be fitted before starting.
Make sure the spark plug cap and lead are not
damaged. Otherwise you could get an electric
shock.
● The machine operator must ensure that no people
or animals come closer than 15 meters (50 feet)
while working. When several operators are working
in the same area, the safety distance should be at
least 15 meters (50 feet).
a WARNING:
This machine produces an
electromagnetic field during operation. Under
some circumstances, this field may interfere with
active or passive medical implants. To reduce
the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend
persons with medical implants to consult their
physician and the medical implant manufacturer
before operating this machine.
a
WARNING:
Using an incorrect cutting
attachment or an incorrectly filed blade can
increase the risk of accidents.
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WARNING:
Never allow children to use or be
in the vicinity of the machine. As the machine is
equipped with a spring-loaded stop switch and
can be started by low speed and force on the
starter handle, even small children under some
circumstances can produce the force necessary to
start the machine. This can mean a risk of serious
personal injury. Therefore remove the spark
plug cap when the machine is not under close
supervision.

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Personal protective equipment

a WARNING:
protective equipment whenever you use the
machine. Personal protective equipment cannot
eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the
degree of injury if an accident does happen.
Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right
equipment.
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WARNING:
shouts when you are wearing hearing protection.
Always remove your hearing protection as soon
as the engine stops.
„ Helmet
A helmet should be worn if the brush being cleared is
taller than 2 meters (6 feet).
„ Hearing Protection
Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise
reduction.
„ Eye Protection
Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a
visor then you must also wear approved protective
goggles. Approved protective goggles must comply
with EN 166 in Europe, ANSI Z87 in the United States,
and CSA Z94 in Canada.
„ Gloves
Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when
fitting cutting attachments.
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You must use approved personal
Listen for warning signals or