Webb WEWBVAC, Instruction Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
Before you put the machine into operation, you must read this instruction manual.
When using this machine, observe the following safety instructions to exclude the risk of personal injury or
material damage. Please also observe the special safety instructions in the respective chapters. Where
applicable, follow the legal directives or regulations for the prevention of accidents in relation to the use of
this machine.
When using petrol tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to
reduce the risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to the unit.
GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read this instruction manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read,
understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it.
3. This machine is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme
caution at all times. This machine has been designed to perform one job: to cut out moss and weeds from
the root. Do not use it for any other purpose.
4. Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate this machine. Children 16 and over should read and
understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and should be
trained and always supervised by an adult.
5. Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use
this machine.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones,
toys and other foreign objects, which could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the machine.
Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
7. Plan your operating pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, pathways, bystanders and the
like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction, which may cause discharged material to
ricochet back toward the operator.
8. To help avoid tine contact or a thrown object injury, stay in operator zone behind handles and keep
children, bystanders, helpers and pets at least 20 metres from machine while it is in operation. Stop
machine if anyone enters area.
9. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
10. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting trousers and shirts. Shirts and trousers that cover
the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never operate this machine in bare feet,
sandals, slippery or light- weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
11. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Always keep clear of discharge area, as the rotating
tines can cause injury.
12. Never operate the machine without proper shields, guards, control lever or other safety protective devices
in place and working.
13. Never operate the machine with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury.
14. Many injuries occur as a result of the tines being pulled over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or
tripping. Do not hold on to the machine if you are falling; release the handle immediately.
15. Never pull the machine back towards you while you are walking. If you must back the machine away from
a wall or obstruction, first look down and behind to avoid tripping and then follow these steps:
A. Step back from the machine to fully extend your arms.
B. Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.
C. Pull the machine back slowly, no more than halfway towards you.
D. Repeat these steps as needed.
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