POWXG50300 EN
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10 USING THE MACHINE
WARNING! Engine housing can become hot during operation.
DO NOT rest or place your arm, hand or any body part against the engine
housing during operation.
WARNING! Always wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) when operating this machine.
NEVER allow children to operate this machine.
▪ Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals
coming in to contact with the cutting equipment.
▪ Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 m while you are working.
NEVER allow anyone else to use the machine without first ensuring that they
have understood the contents of the operator’s manual.
NEVER work from a ladder, stool or any other raised position that is not fully
secured.
▪ Keep in mind that the operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
ALWAYS ensure you have a safe and stable working position.
NEVER leave the machine unsupervised with the motor running.
ALWAYS use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the machine in front of
your body.
• Make sure that your hands and feet do not come near the cutting attachment when the
engine is running.
• When the engine is switched off, keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
attachment until it has stopped completely.
• Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown out during cutting.
DO NOT cut too close to the ground. Stones and other objects can be thrown
out.
▪ Check the working area for foreign objects such as electricity cables, insects and animals
etc., or other objects that could damage the cutting attachment, such as metal items.
▪ If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the machine immediately.
▪ Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug.
