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7
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
­ Continued ­
Preparations:
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Make sure that you always have first aid equipment at hand when using the machine.
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Make sure nobody else is in the vicinity of the machine when you start the engine,
engage the drive or run the machine.
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Make sure animals and people maintain a safe distance from the machine.
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Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys, steel wire, etc. that could become caught in
moving machine parts and thrown out.
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Find and locate all fixed objects in the ground, such as sprinkler systems, poles, water
valves, bases for washing lines, etc. Be certain to check for hidden electrical cables or
similar in the surface of the lawn. Always run the machine around these objects. Never
intentionally run the machine over foreign objects.
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Check the dead man’s grip and all guards are fitted and functioning.
DO NOT
use the
machine if it is not working properly.
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Make sure no clothing, long hair or jewelry can catch in moving machine parts.
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Check that all safety decals are in place. See the chapter “Location of decals”.
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Use mouth protection, protective gloves with good grip and protective clothing which you
can move unrestricted. Also use leg protection to protect your legs from sparks and the
cutting tools.
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Never use the machine when barefoot. Always wear protective shoes or protective boots
with anti­slip and preferably with steel toes.
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Use a helmet with a full face visor or a mesh visor and protective glasses. Wear approved
ear­protection when running the machine. Ask tour dealer about approved protective
glasses, ear protection and recommended helmets.
Always use approved protective clothing and approved protective equipment when using
the machine. Protective clothing and protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of
accidents, but wearing proper clothing and the correct equipment will reduce the degree of
injury should an accident occur. Ask your dealer about approved protective clothing and
approved protective equipment recommended by Praxis.