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GB 1833
SAFETY DIRECTIVES
In order to minimise the risk of serious injury or death to
others or to oneself, read and understand the safety direc-
tives for a safe installation, operation, repair and mainte-
nance of the machine and its accessories.
Pass these safety directives on to workplaces, provide cop-
ies to employees and make sure that everyone reads the
safety directives before the machine is put into operation
or maintenance on the machine begins.
Furthermore, the operator or the operator's employer must
assess the particular risks that may be presented upon the
each use of the machine.
Further instructions for the motor can be found in the
manufacturer's own motor handbook.
Personal precautionary measures
and qualifications
Only qualified and trained persons may use or handle
the machine. The user must be physically capable of
handling the technique, weight and power of the ma-
chine. Always use common sense and good judgement.
Personal protective equipment
Always use approved protective equipment.
The operator and all others present within the working
area of the machinery must use protective equipment
that satisfies the following, at a minimum:
Protective helmet, incl. hearing protection
Shock-resistant protective glasses with side guards
Respiratory protection, as needed
Protective gloves and correct protective work boots
Appropriate protective coveralls or similar clothing
(not loose-fitting) that covers arms and legs.
Narcotics, alcohol or pharmaceuticals
Narcotics, alcohol or pharmaceuticals can impair your
judgement and your ability to concentrate. Poor reac-
tion ability and erroneous judgement can lead to seri-
ous accidents or fatalities.
Never use the machine when you are tired or under the
influence of narcotics, alcohol of pharmaceutical. No-
body under the influence of narcotics, alcohol or phar-
maceuticals may use the machine.
OPERATION, precautionary measures
If a hot machine or exhaust pipe comes into con-
tact with explosive substances, an explosion can
occur. During operation, certain materials can
generate sparks and ignition will occur. Explo-
sions will result in severe injuries and fatalities.
Never use the machine in any explosive environ-
ment.
Never use the machine near inflammable material,
smoke or dust.
Make sure that there are no undiscovered source
of gas or explosive substance.
Avoid contact with the hot exhaust pipe or other
hot parts of the machine.
Dangers and risk of explosion
DANGER! Fire risk
If a fire starts in the machine, it can cause injury.
If possible, use an ABE-classified fire extinguish-
er; this is not possible, use a BE-type carbon di-
oxide fire extinguisher.
DANGER! Fuel ignition
The fuel is inflammable. Fuel vapours can be
ignited and explode and cause serious injury or
fatalities.
Protect your skin so that it does not come into
contact with fuel. If the fuel penetrates the skin,
contact qualified medical care staff.
Never remove the tank lid nor fill the fuel tank
if the machine is warm. Always fill the fuel tank
outdoors or in well-ventilated premises, complete-
ly free from sparks or open flame.
Always fill the fuel tank at least 10 metres away
from the location where the machine is to be used.
Open the fuel tank carefully so that any overpres-
sure can carefully be released.
Never overfill the fuel tank.
Make sure that the tank lid is properly screwed on
before starting to use the machine.
Avoid spilling fuel on the machine and immedi-
ately wipe up any spills.
Regularly check for fuel leaks. Never use the
machine if leakage is discovered.
Never use the machine in the vicinity of materials
that can generate sparks. Remove all such sources
before starting the machine.
