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RISK TO BREATHING
What can happen:
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Breathing exhaust fumes can cause serious injury or death.
How to prevent it:
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Operate tool in a well ventilated area. Avoid enclosed areas.
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Never operate unit in a location occupied by other people or animals.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1) Work area
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate petrol tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a petrol tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a
petrol tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Safety equipment such as a
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the tool on.
A wrench or a key
that is left attached to a rotating part of the petrol tool may result in personal injury.
d) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better
control of the petrol tool in unexpected situations.
e) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
3) Petrol tool use and care
a) Do not force the petrol tool. Use the correct petrol tool for your application.
The
correct petrol tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the petrol tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Any petrol tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Turn tool off completely before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing petrol tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
petrol tool accidentally. Hair can be caught in moving parts.
d) Store idle petrol tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the petrol tool or these instructions to operate the petrol tool.
Petrol
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS (cont.)
