Safety Instructions; General Precautions - Electrolux XLH550 Instruction Manual

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
C. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Take account of any hazard that may not be
• Make sure there is someone in the vicinity with-
• Never use the machine when you are tired or
• When you transport the hedge trimmer in a
• During transportation or storage of the machine
• ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL REPLACEMENTS
Precautions for safe use of the machine
• Make sure any other persons or animals in the
• If any fuel is spilled on the machine, make sure
• Keep the grips clean and dry
• Never start the machine if the blades are dam-
• If you wear the Electrolux safety visor, make
• Keep all parts of the body and clothing away
• Always work from a stable position on your feet.
• Do not use the hedge trimmer while standing
• When trimming tall hedges or bushes, use a
• If you strike an object accidentally, switch off the
• Make sure the grip and hand guard are in place
• When trimming or edging, keep the engine run-
• Never lift the hedge trimmer above shoulder
• Always wait for the motor to idle before moving
• Stop the engine when changing to another
or damages to third parties or property, and for
the dangers to which they may be exposed.
perceived because of the noise of the machine.
in safe calling distance in case of any accidents.
under the influence of any substances like
drugs or alcohol that could affect your physical
conditions.
motor vehicle, place it in a stable fixed position
so that no fuel leaks out.
always fit the blade guard on the blades to pre-
vent accidental injury.
AND ACCESSORIES.
vicinity are at a safe distance (at least 10
meters). If necessary, use warning signals to
keep persons and animals at a safe distance.
the engine is completely dry before starting it.
aged or badly worn
sure to remove the transparent protective film, if
any.
from the blades during startup and while the
engine is running.
on a ladder or other unstable support.
stable, safe platform and stand in a stable posi-
tion without the risk of losing your balance.
engine immediately and examine the machine.
during use of the machine.
ning at high speed; these operations should not
be carried out with the motor running at low
speed.
height when using it.
the machine from one section of the shrub or
hedge to another.
place or before examining the blades.
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