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2. Safety operation
Blades rotate at high speed in the mowing machine under severe conditions such
as vibration, slope, and dust. Operation conditions are subject to the place of use,
existence of obstacles, condition of grass, etc. We sincerely desire that users should
inspect and maintain the machine completely, make efforts to master the machine
operation skill, take measures for safety, use the machine correctly so as not to do
harm to others, and give top priority to safety operation.
Wear proper clothes that will not be caught in the
machine, and wear protective gear, goggles, shoes,
helmet, and gloves.
An apron and a towel wound around the waist, as
well as long strings especially, will cause the operator
to be caught in or pulled into the machine, which is
dangerous. Provide a fire extinguisher, first aid kit and
secure a means of communication to deal with an
emergency.
Clothes for safety
Avoid such operation
2-1.
Do not use the machine when you are tired. When you feel tired while using the
machine, stop the work and take a rest.
Sick people, drunken people, and people under the influence of drugs are
not allowed to use the machine. The visual sense, nimbleness in action, and
judgment will be adversely affected.
When you are unfamiliar with machine operation, read the handling method and
safety precautions to understand them well before operating the machine. Do
not allow children to use the machine.
2-2.
Before operating the machine, check the field by necessity. Pay attention to the
holes or obstacles.
Remove the objects that can fly apart as possible as you can. Give attention to the
flying debris not to injure people, animals, crops, buildings, automobiles and so on.
Check the operating place.
2-3.
Do not operate the machine with mown grass, dust, etc. accumulated in the
cover, V-belt or around the engine or the transmission, otherwise fire or other
trouble may result. Remove them carefully. Improper maintenance and incorrect
operation and dry grass mowing might cause fire. Clean and check the machine
as shown below before and during work.
Remove dry grass, dust, and other obstacles from around the muffler and
engine.
Check the fuel hose for cracks due to deterioration.
Check for fuel leakage during fuel supply.
Fuel supply during engine operation is prohibited.
Check the wiring to prevent fire due to a short circuit.
Inspect the fuel tank and carburetor for fuel leakage due to operation on a slope.
Be sure to carry a fire extinguisher and water etc. when mowing dry grass.
When cutting dried grasses, clean the machine every 1 hour.
In case of fire, use extinguisher to extinguish it in the early stage. When the fire
expanded, evacuate to the safety place and report to the fire department.
Make sure of the expiry date of extinguisher at any time.
Prohibition of nighttime traveling and work
The machine is not provided with any lighting equipment. Do not operate the
machine at nighttime or when the visibility is poor due to bad weather, etc.
2-5.
Do not remodel the machine. Use genuine parts for maintenance to ensure safety.
Remodeling of the machine prohibited
2-6.
Fire prevention
2-4.
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
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Never use the machine for tree felling and wood chipping, tilling the farmland, or
some works other than mowing, otherwise the machine may lose its knife shaft
balance and cause failure.
Prohibition of work other than mowing
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