Mitox 26B-SP, Operator'S Manual

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26B-SP / 28BV-SP
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Original Instructions Version June 17
SAFETY REGULATIONS
This machine is extremely noisy and operators must wear acoustic protection
equipment.
A) TRAINING
1) W A RNING! Read these instructions carefully before operating the machine. Become acquainted
with the controls and the proper use of the machine. Learn how to stop the engine quickly.
2) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
machine. Local laws can restrict the minimum age of the operator.
3) Never use the machine if the user is tired or unwell, or has taken medicine, drugs, alcohol or
any substances which may slow his reflexes and compromise his judgement.
4) Bear in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or unexpected events
occurring to other people or their property.
5) If the machine is sold or lent to others, make sure that the operator reads the user instructions
contained in this manual.
B) PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS
1) A lways wear adequate clothing which does not hamper movements when using the machine.
• A lways wear slim-fitting protective clothes, anti-vibration gloves, protective goggles, half-mask
respirator, protective earplugs, anti-shear safety boots with non–slip soles.
• Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces or any hanging or flapping accessory that could catch in
the machine.
• Tie your hair back if it is long.
2) W
A RNING: D A NGER! Petrol is highly flammable.
• Keep the fuel in containers which have been specifically manufactured for such use;
•
A dd fuel, using a funnel, only outdoors; do not smoke during this operation and each time fuel
is handled;
• Slowly open the fuel tank to allow the pressure inside to decrease gradually;
•
A dd fuel before starting the engine; never remove the tank cap or add fuel while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot;
• If you have spilt some fuel, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from
the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel has evaporated and
fuel vapours have dissipated;
•
A lways put the tank and fuel container caps back on and tighten well;
• Immediately clean up all traces of fuel spilt on the machine or on the ground;
• Never start the machine in the same place you refilled it with fuel; the engine must be started in
an area at least 3 metres from where you refilled the fuel tank;
• Make sure your clothing does not come into contact with the fuel, if this happens, change your
clothes before starting the engine.