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Humidity and rain increases the danger of slippage. Certain conditions
may not permit safe handling of the machine
●Wear firm footwear with sufficient profile.
Operate only in conditions where sufficient lighting exists
Check terrain for hidden hazards prior to commencement of operation
In the event of accidental impact with a foreign object, immediately stop
the machine, including engine, and inspect for damage before continuing
Never run whilst operating the machine
Disengage drive to the attachment when transporting machine to and
from area to be worked
Never put hands or feet near or under rotating parts
Prior to any maintenance or repair work ensure that all drives are in the
neutral position, all switches are in the off position and for extra safety
the spark plug lead should be removed
3.1 Before starting
●When starting the engine all drives must be disengaged – i.e. all drive
leavers should be in the neutral rest position
●Never leave the operating position whilst machine is running
●Do not adjust handle bars when operating
Do not operate the machine without all guards and safety devices being
intact
Keep hands and feet always from all rotating parts
●In the event of malfunction stop immediately
3.2 Repair work
●Repair work such as a welding, cutting or drilling must not be carried out
on any safety relevant parts
Damaged parts should be replaced with new before further use of the
machine
3.3 Maintenance
●Examine the machine before start-up to ensure it is in a safe operating
condition, paying particular notice to the security of all screw fittings
Worn/damaged parts should be replaced as a safety precaution
●Cleaning should be carried out regularly to aid visual inspection of all
working parts on the machine, including all safety devices, and to
prevent fire hazards
Cleaning, e.g. with a high pressure cleaner, should be accomplished in
such a way that the water jet is not focused directly on rotating parts,
lubrication points and electrical fittings.
The machine should be maintained according to the instructions
contained within the manual.
●Failure to comply with maintenance and operating instructions will cause
the guarantee to be considered null and void
