SAFETY
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ZI-RPE160C
Ensure that there are no voltage-carrying cables, gas lines or water pipes which can be damaged
during operation.
Be careful when you work near unprotected holes or excavations. The operation of the machine
happens on your own responsibility and your discretion.
Burning hazard
Touching the muffler of the exhaust may cause serious burnings when the engine is hot.
Fire and explosion hazards
Petrol is flammable easily and at special conditions explosive.
NEVER refill fuel during operation or when the machine is hot.
Do not smoke and keep away flames and sparks during refilling and at places where fuel is stored.
Do not overfill the fuel tank and avoid spilling petrol. When fuel has been spilled you must clean that
place before starting the machine.
Ensure that the tank cap is fastened well after refilling.
Chemical dangers
Never refill or operate a combustion engine in a closed room without enough air circulation.
Carbon monoxide from the combustion engine can cause the death or can damage your health by
breathing in. That’s why you’re only allowed to operate the machine in good ventilated rooms and
outdoors.
Hazard of the sound
Excessive sound may cause hearing damages. For restricting the sound you have to use hearing
protection which is certified to health and safety directives.
Special protective clothing
Except of the directives in this manual for wearing protective clothing you must wear special safety
clothing and safety shoes when you work with bitumen mixtures.
These risk factors can be minimized through obeying all security and operation instructions, proper
machine maintenance, proficient and appropriate operation by persons with technical knowledge and
experience.
