5. HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
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CAUTION! As the user you are responsible for any injury to people or damage to property.
Never leave this machine running when not in use or leave the it unattended during use.
WARNING! During use the engine gets very hot. Do not touch it, especially the exhaust.
Always be aware of your surroundings, staying alert for possible hazards that you may not hear
over the noise of the engine.
Always wear appropriate PPE [Personal Protective Equipment].
– Safety goggles must be worn to protect your eyes from debris.
– Ear defenders must be worn to prevent damage to your hearing.
– Gloves to help reduce vibration fatigue.
5.3 HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION CONCERNING THE USE OF
FUELS
Fuels are inflammable and explosive. Reduce the risk of explosion and fire by:
– Turning off and cooling the motor down before filling the tank with fuel.
– Refraining from smoking and starting open fires when handling fuels.
– Storing and mixing fuels in approved and correspondingly labelled canisters.
– Storing fuels in closed containers. Keeping in mind that fuels may evaporate at room
temperature and collect on the floor of closed rooms (risk of explosion).
– Start the device at least nine metres away from the machine.
Fuels are toxic, they contain substances that have an immediate toxic effect and may cause
permanent damage to your health. Take all precautionary measures to prevent your body from
absorbing any of these substances:
– Tank and siphon fuels only outdoors or in well-ventilated rooms.
– Do not inhale fuel fumes.
– Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
– Wear gloves when transferring fuel.
– When fuel has come into contact with your clothes, change them immediately. Clean your
clothes before putting them back on.
– Store fuels out of the reach of children.
When handled inappropriately, fuels may cause damage to the environment:
– Transfer fuel carefully. Fuel must never trickle into the ground or the sewage system.
– Dispose of any remaining fuel in an appropriate manner. Never dispose of fuel with regular
household waste.
– Fuels may be stored only for a limited time. Purchase only such quantities that can be used up
within a few months.
5.4 RESIDUAL RISK
Important: Although the safety instructions and operating manuals for our tools contain extensive
instructions of safe working with power tools, every power tool involves a certain residual risk
which can not be completely excluded by safety mechanisms. Power tools must therefore always
be operated with caution!
