Safety Features; Recommended Cutting Attachments; Safety Equipment Checking - Efco 8245 SE Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

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Safety Features

WARNING: As a stick edger user, do not solely rely on the product's safety features.You must
follow all safety precautions, instructions, and maintenance in this manual to help avoid
serious injury.
WARNING: Even with proper maintenance, the correct operation of the safety features under
field conditions can not be certified.
• Position of handlebars, designed with correct distance with each other. The spread and position of the
hands provided by this design work together to give balance and resistance in controlling the machine.

Recommended cutting attachments

p. n.
EUSP10084
WARNING: The use of cutting devices not authorized by the manufacturer can generate
safety risks.

Safety equipment checking

WARNING: Never use a machine with faulty safety equipment. The machine's safety
equipment must be checked and maintained as described in this section. If your machine fails
any of these checks contact your service agent to get it repaired.
Throttle lock
The throttle lock is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control. This arrangement means
that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting.
Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lock is released.
Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it.
Check that the throttle control and throttle lock move freely and that the return springs work properly.
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting.
Cutting attachment guard
This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being thrown towards the operator. The guard also
protects the operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment.
Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or
is cracked.
Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using. See chapter on Technical data.
WARNING: Never use a cutting attachment without an approved guard. See the section on
Technical Data. Use of an incorrect or faulty guard may lead to serious personal injury.
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SAFETY RULES
Cutting attachments
Descriptions
Steel blade with 2 teeth, Ø 8", thickness .10"
Guards
p. n. Descriptions
EUSP10070 Metal guard