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The following good practices should be stated as appropriate:
Training
- Read the instructions carefully, be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
- Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Local regulations
can restrict the age of the operator.
- Never work while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
- Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people and their property.
Preparation
- While working, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers, do not operate the equipment
when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
- Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects, which can be
thrown up by the machine.
- Replace faulty silencers.
- Before using, always visually inspect to see that the tools are not worn out or damaged. Replace worn
out or damaged elements and bolts in sets to preserve balance. Contact your local dealer.
Petrol
- Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
- Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling.
- Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot.
- If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapors have dissipated.
- Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely after re-fueling.
Operation
- Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
- Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
- Work only in daylight or in good artificial light.
- Walk, never run with the machine.
- For wheeled machines, work across the slopes, never up and down.
- Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
- Do not work on excessively steep slopes.
- Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you.
- Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
- Start the engine carefully according to manufacturer instructions and with feet well away from the
tool(s).
- Do not put your hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
- Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is running.
- Stop the engine whenever you leave the machine.
- Stop the engine before refueling.
- Reduce the throttle setting during engine very low RPM and shut it down by pressing the switch to the
position “0” on the engine and, if the engine is provided with a shut--‐off valve, turn the fuel off at the
conclusion of working.
