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Oil is toxic. If you swallow any oil, do not induce vomiting, seek medical advice. Used engine
oil contains harmful contaminants which can cause skin cancer. Do not handle used engine
oil more than necessary. Always use barrier cream or wear gloves to prevent skin contact.
Wash skin contaminated with oil thoroughly in warm soapy water. Do not use petrol, diesel
fuel or paraffin to clean your skin.
When operating PTO equipment, always observe the following safety precautions
Follow the instructions in the implement Operator Manual.
Rotating equipment is dangerous. Do not wear loose fitting clothing when working close to
rotating shafts.
Always disengage the PTO, stop the engine and wait until the equipment stops.
If the PTO becomes jammed, disengage the PTO, stop the engine and clear the blockage.
Wait until the PTO shaft stops before working on the equipment. If the PTO clutch slips,
immediately disengage the PTO and stop the engine.
Bad communications can cause accidents. If two or more people are working on the
machine, make sure each is aware of what the others are doing. Before starting the engine
make sure the others are clear of the danger areas; examples of danger areas are: the
rotating blades and belt on the engine, the attachments and linkages, and anywhere
beneath or behind the machine. People can be killed or injured if these precautions are not
taken.
Understand the electrical circuit before connecting or disconnecting an electrical
component. A wrong connection can cause injury and/or damage.
Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running, otherwise the electrical circuits
may be damaged.
If you try to charge a frozen battery, or jump start and run the engine, the battery could
explode. Do not use a battery if its electrolyte is frozen. To prevent the battery electrolyte
from freezing, keep the battery at full charge.
The machine is negatively earthed. Always connect the negative pole of the battery to earth.
When disconnecting the battery, disconnect the earth (-) lead first.
Battery electrolyte is toxic and corrosive. Do not breathe the gases given off by the battery.
Keep the electrolyte away from your clothes, skin, mouth and eyes. Wear safety glasses.
Batteries give off explosive gases. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery. Do not
smoke close to
the battery. Make sure there is good ventilation in closed areas where batteries are being
used or charged. Do not check the battery charge by shorting the terminals with metal; use
a hydrometer or voltmeter.
It is illegal to pollute drains, sewers or the ground. Clean up all spilt fluids and/or
lubricants.
Used fluids and/or lubricants, filters and contaminated materials must be disposed of in
accordance with local regulations. Use authorized waste disposal sites.
Always wear safety glasses when dismantling assemblies containing components under
pressure from springs. This will protect against eye injury from components accidentally
flying out.