Ross ROSSPOWER RPPHA200MM, Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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1) WORK AREA
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and
dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate petrol augers in explosive atmos-
pheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust. Petrol augers create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operat-
ing a petrol auger. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
2) PERSONAL SAFETY
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a petrol auger.
Do not use a petrol auger while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A mo-
ment of inattention while operating petrol augers
may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for ap-
propriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off position.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turn-
ing the petrol auger on. A wrench or a key left at-
tached to a rotating part of the petrol augers may
result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the petrol
auger in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewel-
lery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
4) PETROL AUGER USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the petrol auger.
b) Do not use the petrol auger if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any petrol auger that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
c) Disconnect the spark plug before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing petrol
augers. Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the petrol auger accidentally.
d) Store idle petrol augers out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the petrol
auger or these instructions to operate the petrol
auger. Petrol augers are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
e) Maintain petrol augers. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the petrol augers
operation. If damaged, have the petrol auger repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained petrol augers.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the petrol auger, accessories and tool bits
etc,. in accordance with these instructions and
in the manner intended for the particular type
of petrol auger, taking into account the work-
ing conditions and the work to be performed. Use
of the petrol augers for operations different from