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WARNING: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged
use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
wrists of people prone to circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has
been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise
healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness,
pain, loss of strength, change in skin colour or texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or wrists,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical
attention.
WARNING - If correctly used, the soil shredder is a
quick, easy to handle and efficient tool; if used
improperly or without the due precautions it could
become a dangerous tool. For pleasant and safe
work,always strictly comply with the safety rules that
follow and throughout this manual.
WARNING: The ignition system of your machine
produces an electromagnetic field of very low intensity.
This field could interfere with certain pacemakers. To
reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with
pacemakers should consult their do c tor or the
manufacturer of the pacemaker before using this
machine.
WARNING: – National regulations could limit use of the
machine.
1 - Read this manual carefully until you completely understand
and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and operating
instructions before attempting to use the unit.
2 - Restrict the use of your soil shredder to adult users who
understand and can follow safety rules, precautions, and
operating instructions found in this manual. Minors should
never be allowed to use a soil shredder.
3 - Do not handle or operate a soil shredder when you are
fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs,
or medication. You must be in good physical condition
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and mentally alert. Soil shredder work is strenuous. If you
have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous
work, check with your doctor before operating a soil
shredder (Fig.1). Be more cautious before rest periods and
towards the end of your shift.
4 - Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of
15 meters away from the work area. Do not allow other
people or animals to be near the soil shredder when
starting or operating the soil shredder (Fig.2).
5 - While working with the soil shredder, always use safety
protective approved clothing. Do not wear clothes,
scarves, ties or bracelets that may get stuck into twigs.
Tie up and protect long hair (example with foulards, cap,
helmets, etc.). Safety boots having skid-proof sole and
anti-piercing insert. Wear protective goggles or face
screens. Use protections against noise: for example,
noise reduction ear guards or earplugs. Wear gloves
that permit the maximum absorption of vibrations
(Fig. 3-4-5-6).
6 - Only allow others to use this soil shredder who have read
this Operator's Manual or received adequate instructions
for the safe and proper use of this soil shredder.
7 - Check the soil shredder each day to ensure that each
device, whether for safety or otherwise, is functional.
8 - Never use a damaged, modified, or improperly repaired
or assembled soil shredder. Do not remove, damage or
deactivate any of the safety devices. Always replace cutting
tools or safety devices immediately if it becomes damaged,
broken or is otherwise removed.
9 - Carefully plan your operation in advance. Do not start
cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing.
10 - All soil shredder service, other than the operations shown
in the present manual, have to be performed by competent
personnel.
11 - The soil shredder is a product designed exclusively for
breaking up and tilling soil. It is unadvisable to cut other
types of material. Any other usage not indicated in these
instructions could be dangerous and damage the machine.
12 - It is prohibited to hitch tools or applications to the PTO
that are not specified by the manufacturer.
13 - Do not use the machine without the protective cover of
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the rotating blades.
14 - It is the user's responsibility to evaluate the potential risks
that may arise in the area to be worked on. It is also the
user's responsibility to take all the necessary precautions
to ensure his/her safety, particularly on slopes, uneven or
slippery land and loose ground.
15 - When ploughing on slopes, keep the petrol tank less than half
full to reduce spillages. Make sure you have a firm foothold
when working on slopes. Work across slopes, never
ascending or descending. Do not use the soil shredder on
land with a gradient of more than 10° (17 %).
16 - Please note that the owner or the user is responsible for
any accidents or damage to third parties or their property.
17 - When you engage the rotating blade assembly, make sure
nobody is in front of or close to the machine. Take a firm
grip of the handlebars as they tend to lower when the
rotor assembly is engaged.
18 - When using the machine, maintain a safe distance from the
rotating blades. This is approximately the same distance as
the length of the handlebars.
19 - When operating the machine on steep slopes, the user
must ensure that nobody is located within a 20 metre
radius of the machine. The user must be in complete
control of the machine.
20 - The machine can be fitted with different accessories. It
is the owner's responsibility to ensure that these tools
or accessories conform to applicable European safety
regulations. Using non-certified accessories can jeopardise
your safety.
21 - Do not use the machine as a means of traction for accessories
(e.g. towing).
WARNING: Never use a machine with faulty safety
equipment. The machine's safety equipment must be
checked and maintained as described in this section. If
your machine fails any of these checks contact your
service agent to get it repaired.
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