Stone 65CMED, Operator'S Manual

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HEALTH & SAFETY

Safety Precautions

PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES

• Be prepared if a fire starts.

• Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.

• Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service, hospital,

and fire department near your telephone.

• Never perform any work on the mixer while it is running.

• Before working on the mixer, stop the engine and disconnect the

spark plug wire(s) to prevent accidental starting.  On electric models,

disconnect the electric cord at the mixer.

• Keep cowl closed and latched during the operation, close and latch

cowl immediately after starting.

• Keep hands, clothing and jewelry away from all moving parts.

• Keep all guards in place, including drum guards.

• Never place your hands or any solid object into the drum while the

mixer is in operation.

WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the

job.

• Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of

hearing.

• Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as earmuffs or

earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud

noises.

• Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the

operator.  Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating

machine.