Safety
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• Always wear protective footwear, long trousers, hardhat, safety glasses and ear
protection when operating or servicing machine. Proper clothing will minimize
the chance of injury. Do not operate machine if you have long hair, loose clothing,
or jewelry; all of which can get tangled in moving parts. Do not operate machine
barefoot or with open sandals.
• Prepare beforehand the working rules and procedures such as signaling and trafic
control for the work place. Following such rules will reduce the risk of accidents.
• Perform daily pre-startup inspection (see Preparation, page 14) before starting
machine. Repair or replace damaged parts before starting machine.
• Fuel is highly flammable. See Checking and Filling Fuel, page 14, for important
safety information on handling fuel; keep fire and spark away. Stop engine when
refueling.
• Never handle oil or grease, service engine, or recharge battery in the presence of
fire or spark.
Preparation
Operation
The stability of machine is affected by speed, rate of steering, terrain and load. Always pay
close attention to these factors or loss of control or tipping over could occur, resulting in
property damage, serious injury or death.
