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Do not operate this machine in explosive atmospheres as well as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases and dust.
Never start the machine in enclosed areas such as rooms or garages. This machine
emits dangerous gases through the exhaustion pipe that will accumulate in the
area causing the air to be toxic and harmful to the health of people, animals and
plants that are inside the area. Do not start the machine in a room or enclosure.
The exhaust fumes and fuel fumes contain carbon monoxide and harmful chemicals. In case of a
concentration of gases produced by poor ventilation, remove all the impedes the flow of clean
air from the work area to improve ventilation and do not return to work in the area unless you
have correctly ventilated the area and are certain that ventilation is sufficient as to not happen
again this concentration.
The area within a radius of 10 meters around the machine should be considered
risk area in which no one must enter while the machine is running (security area).
When necessary, use rope and warning signs to mark the security area.
Maintain children and curious persons away from the work area while operating this machine.
Distractions can cause a loss of control. Make sure the children, people or animals do not come
into your work area.
When the work must be performed simultaneously by two or more persons, always check the
presence and location of others in order to maintain a sufficient distance between each person
to ensure safety.
Do not use this machine at night, with fog or low visibility which will not allow you to see the
working area clearly.
Keep the work area clean and work with good lighting. Only use this machine with daylight or
with good artificial lighting. Cluttered and dark areas cause accidents. Inspect and remove any
objects that can cause damage to you or the machine.
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: The fuel used for this machine is highly flammable. If the fuel or the
machine ignites, smother the fire with a dry powder fire extinguisher.
Petrol and oil are hazardous; avoid contact of gasoline or oil with the skin and eyes.
Do not inhale or swallow them. Immediately see your doctor if you ingest fuel or oil. If they
come into contact with fuel or oil clean with soap and water as soon as possible, if you then
continue to feel irritated skin or eyes immediately consult a doctor.
Do not refuel fuel in closed or poorly ventilated places. Fumes from the fuel and oil contain
hazardous chemicals. In the case of a concentration of gases produced by insufficient
ventilation, remove all that impedes the flow of clean air from the area in order to
improve the flow of clean air from the area in order to improve ventilation. Do not
return to the area unless you have properly ventilated the area and are certain that