Eliet Spiker, User Manual

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7.3.4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
For your information:
Personal protective equipment reduces the risks run by the operator.
• The person operating this machine must wear suitable clothing. This means clothing covering
the entire body, protective gloves and closed footwear.
• Since your feet run the highest risk when operating the machine, sturdy, closed non-slip shoes
are a must. Shoes with a steel top are highly recommended.
• For protection of the most sensitive senses, ELIET recommends hearing protection and safety
goggles.
• Dethatching can produce a considerable amount of dust. If it irritates your respiratory airways,
ELIET recommends you wear a dust mask (in compliance with the 89/686/EEC standard).
7.3.5 Danger zone
The safe position for the operator is behind the machine, with both hands on the handlebar.
• Never allow bystanders within the danger zone – a circle of 10 m around the machine – during
operation.
• Do not take any risks! Stop the blade drive as soon as someone enters the danger zone.
• Shut off the engine when leaving the machine unattended.
• Once the engine is running, focus all your attention on operating the machine.
7.3.6 Periodic maintenance
For your information:
For your own safety and in the interest of extending the life of the machine, this
machine should
undergo regular maintenance.
• Periodic maintenance is essential. You should therefore strictly follow the maintenance
schedule in this operating manual. A maintenance meter helps you keep track of the hours of
operation of the machine.
• If parts require replacement due to wear or failure
always request genuine ELIET replacement parts from your ELIET dealer. This is of key impor-
tance for your own safety.
• Repairs, maintenance and cleaning must only be performed with the engine switched off.