General Safety
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lightweight footwear. Do not wear chains, bracelets or clothing that is loose fitting or hanging
ties or cords. Tie long hair back. Always wear protective earplugs. Loose clothes, jewellery, or
long hair can be caught in moving parts. Protect eyes, face, and head from objects that may be
thrown from the unit. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when
operating.
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Always keep hands and feet away from all moving parts during operation. Moving parts can cut
or crush body parts.
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Always keep hands and feet away from all pinch points.
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Do not touch parts that might be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool before attempting to
maintain, adjust, or service.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of
the machine in unexpected situations. Extending your body too far can result in a loss of balance
and you may fall which will result in injury.
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Never place any part of your body where it would be in danger if movement should occur
during assembly, installation, and operation, maintenance, repairing or moving.
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Start the machine carefully according to instructions and with feet away from the moving parts.
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Do not place your hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep away from any discharge
openings.
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Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents, hazards or unexpected
events involving the machine that occur to other people or their property. It is the responsibility of
the user to assess the potential risk of the area where work is being carried out. The operator or
user must take all necessary precautions to ensure their own safety and that of others, especially
on slopes or rough, slippery and unstable ground.
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Always keep a safe distance from the rotary blade, given by the length of the handle.
• Check your machine before starting it. Keep guards in place and in working order. Make sure all
nuts, bolts, etc., are securely tightened.
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You must check the general condition of the machine before use.
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Never operate the machine when it is in need of repair or is in poor mechanical condition.
Replace damaged, missing, or failed parts before using it. Check for fuel leaks. Keep the machine
in safe working condition.
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Do not use the machine if the machine’s switch does not turn off when running.
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