Working Techniques; General Working Instructions - Jonsered CC2128 Operator's Manual

WORKING TECHNIQUES

General working instructions

IMPORTANT!
This section describes the basic safety pre-
cautions for working with trimmers. If you
encounter a situation where you are uncer-
tain how to proceed you should ask an ex-
pert. Contact your servicing dealer.
Avoid all usage which you consider to be
beyond your capability.
You must understand the difference between
forestry clearing, grass clearing and grass
trimming before use.
Basic safety rules
1. Look around you:
S To ensure that people, animals or other
things cannot affect your control of the
machine.
S To ensure that people, animals, etc.,
do not come into contact with the cut-
ting attachment or loose objects that
are thrown out by the cutting attach-
ment.
S CAUTION! Do not use the machine
unless you are able to call for help in
the event of an accident.
2. Inspect the working area. Remove all
loose objects, such as stones, broken
glass, nails, steel wire, string, etc. that
could be thrown out or become wrapped
around the cutting attachment.
3. Do not use the machine in bad weather,
such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong
wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad
weather is tiring and often brings added
risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable
felling direction, etc.
4. Make sure you can move and stand safe-
ly. Check the area around you for possible
obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches,
etc.) in case you have to move suddenly.
Take great care when working on sloping
ground.
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5. Take great care when cutting a tree that is
in tension. A tree that is in tension may
spring back to its normal position before or
after being cut. If you position yourself
incorrectly or make the cut in the wrong
place the tree may hit you or the machine
and cause you to lose control. Both
situations can cause serious personal injury.
6. Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.
7. Always hold the machine with both hands.
Hold the machine on the right side of your
body.
8. Keep the cutting attachment below waist
level.
9. Switch off the engine before moving to
another area. Fit the transport guard before
carrying or transporting the equipment any
distance.
10.Never put the machine down with the en-
gine running or while the cutting attachment
is rotating.
The ABC of clearing
S Always use the correct equipment.
S Make sure the equipment is well adjusted.
S Follow the safety precautions.
S Organize your work carefully.
S Always use full throttle when starting to cut
with the blade.
S Always use sharp blades.
S Avoid stones.
S Control the felling direction (take advan-
tage of the wind).
WARNING:
Neither the operator
of the machine nor anyone else
may attempt to remove the cut ma-
terial while the engine is running or
the cutting equipment is rotating,
as this can result in serious injury.
Stop the engine and cutting equip-
ment before you remove material
that has wound around the blade
shaft as otherwise there is a risk of
injury. The bevel gear can get hot
during use and may remain so for a
while afterwards. You could get
burned if you touch it.
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