Transporting The Tool; Before Starting And When Starting; Before Commencing Work And When Hedge Trimming - Solo 69 00 228 Gebrauchsanweisung, Originalbetriebsanleitung

3.4 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.

3.5 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.

3.6 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.
Safety regulations
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