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1. Basic safety precautions
1. Basic safety precautions
■Read the instruction manual carefully.
●Understand functions of operation control equipment and
familiarize yourself with where it is and how to control it.
Also, have a proper understanding of how to operate and
meaning of each symbol.
■Observe the rules in work site.
●Observe the established rules such as prohibitions in the work site, cautions, and work
procedures.
■Wear clothes suitable for the work, and protective means.
●Wear clothes suitable for the work, safety shoes, and safety cap.
●Do not wear clothes which are likely to be caught in a projection of the machine, and/or
an ornament. Also, do not wear a clothe stained with oil as it may catch fire easily.
●Never forget to wear protective goggles and a mask when required in the work.
■Handle with care when hot members are at high temperature.
●Take care not to be burned as the engine as a whole is very hot
during operation or immediately after it has been stopped.
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Do not allow your hand, body and clothe to be touched to the
muffler as it is very hot while the engine is running or immedi-
ately after it has been stopped.
●Take care, while the engine is still hot, not to be burned from oil
spray when draining or filling oil.
Be sure to observe the safety precau-
tions to secure safety.
Failure to observe the precautions will
invite accidents or machine troubles.
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