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2.2.7
ALWAYS wear protective clothing appropriate to the job site when
operating equipment.
2.2.8
ALWAYS wear hearing protection when operating equipment.
2.2.9
ALWAYS close fuel valve on engines equipped with one when machine
is not being operated.
2.2.10 ALWAYS store equipment properly when it is not being used. Equipment
should be stored in a clean, dry location out of the reach of children.
2.2.11
ALWAYS operate machine with all safety devices and guards in place and in
working order.
DO NOT
modify or disable safety devices.
DO NOT
operate machine
if any safety devices or guards are missing or inoperative.
2.2.12 ALWAYS read, understand, and follow procedures in Operator's Manual
before attempting to operate equipment.
2.3 Operating Safely while using Internal Combustion Engines
2.3.1
DO NOT run machine indoors or in an enclosed area, such as a deep trench,
unless there is adequate ventilation (exhaust fans or hoses) is provided.
Exhaust gas from the engine contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to
death.
2.3.2
DO NOT smoke while operating machine.
2.3.3
DO NOT smoke when refueling engine.
2.3.4
DO NOT refuel hot or running engine.
2.3.5
DO NOT refuel engine near open flame.
2.3.6
DO NOT spill fuel when refueling engine.
2.3.7
DO NOT run engine near open flames.
2.3.8
ALWAYS refill fuel tank in well-ventilated area.
Internal combustion engines present special hazards during
operation and fueling. Read and follow warning instructions in the
engine owner's manual and safety guidelines, outlined below.
Failure to follow warnings and
DANGER
safety guidelines could
result in severe injury or death.
