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Safety Information
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Personal Safety
!
• WARNING!
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
product. Local regulations can restrict the minimum age of the operator.
•
Keep children, pets, and other people not using the unit away from the work area (at least
15m). Be alert and shut off the unit if anyone enters work area. Keep children under the watchful
care of a responsible adult.
•
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the machine.
Never operate the machine when unwell or tired, or if you have taken alcohol, medicine, drugs or
any substances which may slow your reflexes and compromise judgment. A moment of
inattention while operating the machine may result in serious personal injury.
•
Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
MUST
be worn at all times when operating
or repairing the machine. Always wear anti-slip and resistant work footwear and long trousers
while using the machine. Do not use the machine when barefoot, wearing sandals or similar
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.
•
Always keep hands and feet away from all moving parts during operation. Moving parts can cut
or crush body parts. Always keep hands and feet away from all pinch points.
•
Do not touch parts that might be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool before attempting to
maintain, adjust, or service.
•
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.
•
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.
•
Start the machine carefully according to instructions and with feet away from the moving parts.
•
Do not place your hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep away from any discharge
openings.
•
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.
