Mahindra BER3PTSB48R, Owner'S Manual

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Important safety information
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Important safety information
Safety alert symbol/Signal words/Safety messages
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the product described in this manual.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE IN THIS
MANUAL THAT HELPS YOU AND OTHERS AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION ARE SIGNAL WORDS USED TO IDENTIFY THE LEVEL OF
HAZARD. HOWEVER, REGARDLESS OF THE HAZARD, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL.
DANGER: Signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if recommended precautions
are not followed.
WARNING: Signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
CAUTION: Signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
PREPARATION FOR USE
All operators, no matter how experienced they may
be, should read and understand this and other
manuals related to the vehicle and accessory before
operating. It is the owner's legal obligation to instruct all
operators in safe operation of the accessory to prevent
injury or death. Improper use of the accessory can
cause serious injury or death.
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Read and understand this owner's manual
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and proper use of the vehicle and accessory.
Know how to stop the unit and handle the
controls quickly in case of emergency.
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Read
and understand the “Safety Decals”
section, read all instructions noted on them
or/and in the “Safety Decals” section.
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Never allow children to operate the vehicle nor the
accessory. Never allow adults to operate or
maintain the vehicle nor the accessory without
proper instructions. Local regulations restrict the
age of the operator.
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Children are often attracted to accessories. Never
assume children will stay in place where you have
last seen them. Keep children under surveillance of
a responsible adult at all times.
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No one should operate the vehicle nor the
accessory while intoxicated or while taking
medication that impairs the senses or reactions.
The operator should, if taking medication, seek
medical advice on whether he/she can safely
operate the equipment.
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Keep the area of operation clear of all people,
particularly small children.
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Never start or operate the accessories except
from the operator’s seat.
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Prepare for emergencies. Be prepared if a fire
starts. Keep first aid kit and fire extinguisher
handy. Keep emergency phone numbers
(doctor, ambulance, etc) near a phone.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the
accessory is to be used and remove door mats,
wires, and other foreign objects .
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For motorized accessories, disengage all
clutches and shift into neutral before starting
engine.
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Do not operate or maintain the accessory without
wearing adequate clothing and safety equipment.
(glasses, muffs, earplugs,
mask…)
Wear footwear
that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause
hearing impairment or hearing loss.
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Clothing should be snug without fringes and pull
strings to avoid entanglement with moving parts.
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Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating.