US Praxis PRX130, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Operating:
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DO NOT use the machine on grades of more than 10
degrees.
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DO NOT use the machine if you are tired, if you have
consumed alcohol, or if you are taking other drugs or
medication that can affect your vision, judgment or
coordination.
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Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking
proper ventilation.
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Make sure you have a proper foothold when using the machine, particularly when backing.
Walk, don’t run. Never work on wet grass. Poor traction may cause you to slip.
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Keep your hands and feet away from moving parts.
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Keep your hands and feet away from the work tools.
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DO NOT use your feet or other parts of your body parts of your body to gain greater
bearing pressure against the stump.
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Smoking, open flames or sparks in the vicinity of the machine are strictly
forbidden. Gasoline is extremely flammable and carelessness in handling can result in
personal injury or fire.
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Never use a machine with a deflective muffler.
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In very warm and dry climates, stump grinder
operation poses a risk of forest fires.
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Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into
anything. If necessary, make repairs before beginning
again.
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Whatever happens, you should always park the
machine on even ground, disengage the drive, activate
the parking, turn off the engine and wait until all moving parts have stopped before leaving
the operating position behind the machine.
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Serious accidents can occur if you fail to be on guard for children in the vicinity of the
machine. Never assume that children will stay put where you last saw them.