SAFETY
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ZI-GPS252
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Ensure sufficient space around the machine.
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Ensure sufficient lighting conditions at the workplace to avoid stroboscopic effects.
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Ensure a clean working environment.
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Only use tools that are in perfect condition and free of cracks and other defects (e.g. defor-
mations).
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Remove tool keys and other setting tools before switching on the machine.
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Check the machine's connections for strength before each use.
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Never leave the running machine unattended. Switch off the machine before leaving the work-
ing area and secure it against unintentional or unauthorized restarting.
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The machine may only be operated, maintained or repaired by persons who are familiar and
who have been informed about the dangers arising from this work.
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Ensure that unauthorised persons keep an appropriate safe distance from the machine and, in
particular, keep children away from the machine.
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Never wear loose jewellery, loose clothing or accessories (e.g. tie, scarf).
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Hide long hair under hair protection.
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Tragen Sie eng anliegende Arbeitsschutzkleidung sowie geeignete Schutzausrüstung (Augen-
schutz, Arbeitshandschuhe und Sicherheitsschuhe).
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Always work with care and the necessary caution and never use excessive force.
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Do not overload the machine.
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Shut down the machine and disconnect it from the power supply, before adjustment, change-
over, cleaning, maintenance or repair work, etc. Before starting work on the machine, wait until
all tools or machine parts have come to a complete standstill and secure the machine against
unintentional restart.
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Do not work on the machine if you are tired, not concentrated or under the influence of medi-
cation, alcohol or drugs!
11.4
Safety instruction for machines with gasoline engine
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Do not touch the engine and/or muffler during operation or immediately after stopping! These
areas become hot during operation and can cause burns.
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Always keep the area around the muffler free of foreign substances, such as leaves, paper, card-
board boxes, etc. A hot muffler could ignite these substances and cause a fire.
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Do not touch the spark plug when the engine is running (electric shock!).
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Switch off the machine and remove the spark plug cap when:
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a solid object has become stuck in the blades.
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Inspect the machine for damage after hitting a solid object. If necessary, replace blades.
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the machine starts to vibrate unusually.
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you clean or maintain the machine.
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you leave the machine.
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Do not operate the machine indoor. (Danger of suffocation from carbon monoxide!).
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Do not smoke while operating the machine.
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Do not smoke when refuelling the machine.
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Refuel the machine only in a well-ventilated area.
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Do not refuel the machine when the engine is running or the machine is still hot.
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Do not refuel the machine near open flames.
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Do not spill fuel when refuelling.
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Be careful when cranking a flooded gasoline engine, as long as the spark plug is removed, fuel
accumulated in the cylinder may spray out of the spark plug hole.
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Be careful when carrying out a spark test, if the engine is flooded or smells gasoline wait or keep
a maximum distance from the engine so that a stray spark cannot ignite the vapours.
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Do not use gasoline or other types of fuel or flammable solutions to clean the machine parts,
especially indoors. The vapours of fuels and solutions may explode.
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Close the fuel cap again after refuelling.
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Check the fuel line and tank regularly for leaks and cracks. Do not operate the machine if there
are known leaks in the fuel system.
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Always drain the fuel tank outdoors.
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Store fuel only in designated and approved containers.
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Let the machine cool down before storage.
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Never store the machine with a full tank close to open flames.
