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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW (continued)
Avoid contact with hydraulic fluid.
WARNING
: When machine is operating, hydraulic fluid is under extreme pressure and can
get under skin and burn or poison.
Keep others away. If the job site is near a road or pedestrian path, warn and divert both motorized
traffic and pedestrians. As appropriate, use traffic flag personnel, signs, cones, and lighting devices to
insure safety.
WARNING
: Someone could step into the trench by accident. Walking near the edge of the
trench could cause collapse of the trench wall and possibly cause someone to fall onto the
moving chain. Contact with the digging chain or auger while in operation will cause serious injury or
even death.
Never allow anybody to ride on the trencher.
Never lift trencher over any person at any time.
WARNING
: If trencher should fall it would crush anybody under it.
We recommend having a fire extinguisher suitable for petrol fires in the operating area.
Attachments can change the center of mass and machine operations. Use only Barreto attachments.
BATTERY & ELECTRIC STARTER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Shield entire face, especially your eyes, and wear rubber gloves to avoid acid burns whenever doing
anything with the battery. Battery caps must be tightly in place if the battery has removable caps.
WARNING
: The battery contains sulfuric acid that can cause blindness and severe burns.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. If acid contacts eyes, call 911 immediately and
flush eyes with water for 15 minutes or until emergency medical help arrives. If acid contacts skin,
flush area with plenty of water. If acid is ingested, drink large quantities of water or milk then follow
with milk of magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil, and get medical attention immediately.
Avoid contact with battery components. Wear rubber gloves and wash hands after handling any
battery components.
WARNING
: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Acid can cause
blindness and severe burns if leaked from the battery.
Do not charge or jump-start the battery near flames or sparks, or while smoking.
WARNING
: Battery fumes are flammable and explosive. Avoid explosion hazard that could
blind and burn. Tools and jumper cable clamps can make sparks, so use them with care.
Shield eyes and face, and wear rubber gloves.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE is in the OWNER’S MANUAL.
