Florabest FHE 550 A1 - Manual (Page 50)

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ing to the specifications, must be not
be employed. Remove the plug imme-
diately from the plug socket in case of
damage or cutting through of the mains
cable.
• If the power cable for this equipment
is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, a customer service
agent of the same or a similarly quali-
fied person in order to prevent haz-
ards.
Working with the high pruning saw:
• This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been giv-
en supervision or instruction concern-
ing use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children must be supervised in order
to ensure that they do not play with
the equipment.
• When felling timber, observe noise pro-
tection and other local regulations.
Local rules may render necessary a
suitability test. Ask the forest administra-
tion for details.
• Do not work with the high pruning
saw when you are tired or after the
consumption of alcohol or medication.
Always take a break in good time.
• Always wear suitable working clothes
during working, which allow freedom
of movement. Included with this are
a safety helmet, ear muffs, protective
goggles or face protection, gloves with
cut-protection, safety shoes with cut-
protection and solid soles and protec-
tive trousers with saw protection.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Before each use, check the machine
for obvious defects such as loose,
worn or damaged parts.
• The high pruning saw is designed for
two-handed operation. Never work with
one hand or above shoulder height.
• Basically the mains cable is dragged
behind the operator. The cable must al-
ways lead away from the high pruning
saw towards the rear.
• Keep your working area tidy. Only start
work if your working area is free from
obstruction and you have planned a
safe path of escape when felling timber.
• Ensure no people or animals are lo-
cated near the field of action. Pay par-
ticular attention to children.
• Ensure you have a secure stance dur-
ing sawing. Do not work on a ladder,
in the tree or on unstable locations. Be
very cautious carrying out work on a
slope.
• Never start the high pruning saw
before the chain bar, saw chain and
sprocket chain wheel covering are cor- chain wheel covering are cor-
rectly assembled.
• Ensure, before the switch-on, that the
chainsaw is not in contact with any
objects. Switch off the chainsaw before
you relocate it.
• Do not work in the rain, bad weather or
in a moist environment. Work only with
good lighting.
• Ensure that the grips are dry and clean
during work.
• Work only within the indicated range
of performance. Do not employ any
low-powered devices for difficult work.
Do not use tools for purposes for which
they are not intended.
• Do not work with an high pruning
saw which is damaged, incomplete
or changed without approval of the
manufacturer. Never use the high
pruning saw with defective protective
equipment. Do not use any tools where
the switch cannot be turned on and
off. Check the safety status of the high