Safety Directives; General Safety Instructions; Work Clothing; Refueling - Solo 440 Gebrauchsanweisung

4. Safety directives

4.1 General safety instructions

Read the operating instructions care-
fully before placing in service and
keep them in a safe place.
Use this power tool with particular caution.
1. Disregarding the safety instructions can result in life-
threatening hazard. Also comply with the accident pre-
vention measures of the Employers Liability Insurance
Association.
2. Have the sales person demonstrate and explain safe
operating procedures when working with such a power
tool for the first time.
3. The power tool may only be implemented in the desig-
nated application area and only for the specified applica-
tion purpose listed under chapter 8 "Using".
4. Children and young people under 18 years may not
work with this power tool, with the exception of young
people over 16 years of age who are being trained under
supervision.
5.Keep people and animals away from the work area.
6.The user is responsible for hazards or accidents that
arise relative to other people and their property.
7.This power tool may only be loaned or forwarded on to
people that are familiar with this type of equipment and
its operation. Always provide these operating instructions
along with the machine in these situations.
8.You should be in good mental and physical condition
when you work with this device, this means you should be
relaxed and healthy.
9.This device may not be operated if the operator is under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, medicine that can impair
his/her reaction capability.
10.The power tool may only be operated in an operation-
ally safe condition - accident hazard! To avoid starting the
motor unintentionally, always place the stop switch on „0" if
the blower cover is open and remove the sparkplug connec-
tor before reaching into the device - even for cleaning.
11.Do not alter the existing safety fixtures and operating elements.
12.Only those accessories and attachments may be used
that have been supplied by the manufacturer and that are
expressly approved for attachment.
13.Dependable operation and the safety of your device also
depend on the quality of the replacement parts used. Only use
original replacement parts. Only original parts are produced
with the manufacturing processes of the device and thus
guarantee the highest possible quality of material, dimensional
integrity, function and safety. Original replacement and acces-
sory parts are available from your dealer. He also has all the
requisite replacement part lists to identify the necessary re-
placement part numbers, and he is constantly updated with
detail improvements and innovations in our replacement part
offering. Please note as well that guarantee performances are
not possible if non-original replacement parts are used.
14.When this device is not being used, it must be stored in such a
manner, that no one is endangered. The motor must be turned off.
15.The person who disregards these operating or mainte-
nance instructions is also liable for all resulting damages
and consequential damages.
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4.2 Work clothing

1. To prevent injuries, always wear appropriate
clothing and safety equipment when working with
this motorised equipment.
2.This clothing should be practically oriented
to the application, (for example a tight fitting
work suit) but should not be confining.
3. Never wear a scarf, a tie, jewellery or other items
of clothing, which might get caught in the equip-
ment, in brush or on branches. Safely tie back long
hair (use a cap, helmet or similar).
4.Wear sturdy shoes with a good tread - ide-
ally safety shoes.
Wear protective gloves with non-slip
palms.
Use personal hearing protection, and or a
face protector for protection against flying
objects or objects caught up in the turbu-
lence (protective goggles for example).
Wear a helmet in high brush areas.

4.3 Refueling

Handling fuel requires care and consci-
entious behavior. You must observe
the safety directives!
Gasoline is extremely flammable. Stay
clear of open flames and do not spill
any fuel.
Do not smoke at the work site and the
refueling site!
Always shut off the motor before refueling.
5.If the motor is still hot, you cannot refuel -
fire hazard!
6.Always open the fuel cap with caution, so
that existing excess pressure can be slowly
dissipated, and so that no fuel sprays out.
7.Fuels can contain solvent-like substances. Pre-
vent mineral products from coming into contact
with skin and eyes. Wear gloves when refueling.
Change and clean work clothes often.
8.Please insure that no fuel or oil seeps into
the soil (environmental protection) Use a suit-
able ground cover.
9.Do not inhale fuel vapors.
10.Only refuel in well-ventilated locations.
11.If fuel has been spilled, then the device must
be cleaned immediately. If clothing is contami-
nated, then it must be changed immediately.
12.Always tighten the tank cap firmly. This
reduces the risk of the fuel cap becoming
loose due to motor vibration and fuel escapes.
13.Watch for leaks, Do not start or work if fuel
is escaping. Life-threatening hazard is present
through burning injury!
14.Only store fuel and oil in prescribed and
correctly labeled containers.