General Safety
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WARNING : READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET THOROUGHLY BEFORE
USING THE MACHINE. Keep for future reference and pass it on if the machine
is loaned or sold to another user.
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WARNING!
You must read these
instructions carefully before operating the
machine. Make sure that you are familiar with
the controls and properly operate the
machine. You must learn how to stop the
machine quickly. If you do not follow the
warnings and instructions, it may result in fire
and/or serious injury. Make sure to save all
warnings and instructions for future reference.
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Read this manual and labels affixed to the
machine to understand its limitations and
potential hazards.
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Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
their proper operation. Know how to stop the
machine and disengage the controls quickly.
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If the unit is to be used by someone other
than original purchaser, or is to be loaned,
rented, or sold, always provide this manual
and any needed safety training before
operation. The user can prevent and is
responsible for accidents or injuries that may
occur to themselves, to other people, or to
property.
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Do not force the machine beyond its limits.
Use the correct machine for your application.
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Know how to stop the engine quickly in
case of emergency. Understand the use of all
controls.
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ALL MAINTENANCE other than that listed in
this manual, should be carried out by
professionally trained and certified personnel.
Understand Your Machine
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.
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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
judgement. A moment of inattention while
operating the machine may result in serious
personal injury.
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Always keep hands and feet away from all
pinch points.
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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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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.
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