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Do not start the trench with the chain rotating at high speed: risk of kickbacks
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Do not start the engine with the bar and chain touching the ground
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When possible always use the EZ Kart©
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Always stand downhill of the mini trencher and behind the machine at all times
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When working parallel to a slope ensure that the discharge chute is facing downhill
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Respect a safety zone of 10 meters radius. If people or animals enter the safety zone stop work
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Do not operate alone
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Hold the trencher firmly with both hands and keep firm footing
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Switch the engine off prior to removing debris around the chain, discharge chute areas or the trench and
wear gloves
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Switch the engine off as soon as stopping trenching
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Avoid wet or icy ground
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Do not operate in poor visibility
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Always wear the recommended PPE
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Do not remove the chain guard bar when engine is switched on and wait until the chain has stopped rotating
3.1.4
Personal Protective Equipment
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Wear eye protection EN166 1B
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Wear suitably rated ear defenders EN352-1 SNR36DB
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Wear steel toe-cap footwear EN20345 SB
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Wear suitable work gloves EN420 and EN10819
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In dry ground conditions wear a face mask EN149 FFP1 NR. If particularly dusty wear breathing equipment
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In very stony ground condition the use of shin pads is recommended
3.1.5
Product limitations and restrictions
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Do not use the GeoRipper© in extremely rocky ground, tarmac or concrete
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Do not use in contaminated ground
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Do not attempt to cut tree roots larger than 7cm diameter
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Do not plunge the bar into the ground
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Not suitable for cutting branches
3.1.6
Installation safety information
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Switch engine off before doing any work on the machine and let the engine cool down
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Read the instruction manual chapter 5 before assembly
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Wear gloves when handling the chain
