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2.3 SAFETY TRAINING
1. Train all new personnel and review instructions
frequently with existing workers. Safety is a
primary concern in the design and manufacture
of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to
provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a
single careless act of an operator or bystander.
2. In addition to the design and configuration
of equipment, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of this equipment.
3. It has been said, "The best safety feature is an
informed, careful operator."
We ask you to be that kind
of an operator. It is the
operator's responsibility to
read and understand ALL
Safety and Use instructions in the manual and
to follow these. Accidents can be avoided.
4.
Working with unfamiliar equipment can
lead to careless injuries. Read this manual
before assembly or using, to acquaint
yourself with the machine. If this machine
is used by any person other than yourself,
or is loaned or rented, it is the machine
owner's responsibility to make certain that
the operator, prior to using:
• Reads and understands the operator's
manuals.
• Is instructed in safe and proper use of
the equipment.
• Understands and knows how to perform
the "safe condition" procedure:
•
Flip main switch "off" or disconnect all
loads
•
Shut off the engine.
•
Ensure all components have stopped
moving.
5. Know your controls and how to stop the engine
and machine quickly in an emergency. Read this
manual and the one provided with your engine.
6. Be certain only a properly trained and physically
able person will use the machinery. A person who
has not read and understood all using and safety
instructions is not qualified to use the machine.
An untrained operator exposes himself and
bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
If the elderly are assisting with the work, their
physical limitations need to be recognized and
accommodated.
2.4 PREPARATION
1. Never use the engine and machine until the
operators have been adequately trained in the
safe operation of the machine and have read
and completely understand:
•
Safety, Operation and Feature sections of
this manual,
•
Engine Operator's Manual
•
Each of the Safety Messages found on the
safety signs on the engine and machine.
2. Personal protection equipment including:
•
safety glasses
• safety shoes
•
gloves
•
hearing protection
are recommended
during assembly,
installation, operation,
adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal,
cleaning, or moving the generator. Do not allow
long hair, loose fitting clothing or jewellery to be
around equipment.
3. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE
MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS!
Power equipment can often be noisy enough
to cause permanent, partial hearing loss. We
recommend that you wear
hearing protection on a full-
time basis. Noise over 85dB
on a long-term basis can
cause severe hearing loss.
Noise over 90db adjacent to
the Operator over a long-term
basis may cause permanent,
total hearing loss.
4. Clear working area of stones, branches or hidden
obstacles that might be hooked or snagged,
causing injury or damage.
5. Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
6. Be sure machine is properly mounted, adjusted
and in good operating condition.
7. Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs
are properly installed and in good condition.
8. If fuel is on site, store it well away from the
machine and flammable materials.
9. Perform the "PreOperation Checklist" procedure
before starting work.
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