Safety Precautions - EMAK Oleo-Mac MH 175 RKS Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

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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 motorhoe 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
p ro d u ce s a n e l e c t ro m a g n e t i c f i e l d o f ve r y l ow
intensity. This field could inter fere with cer tain
pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury, persons with pacemakers should consult their
doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker before
using this machine.
WARNING: – National regulations could limit use of the
machine.
1 - R e a d t h i s m a n u a l c a re f u l l y u n t i l yo u c o m p l e t e l y
understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions,
and operating instructions before attempting to use the
unit.
2 - Restrict the use of your motorhoe 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 motorhoe.
3 - Do not handle or operate a motorhoe when you are
fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have taken alcohol, drugs,
or medication. You must be in good physical condition
and mentally alert. Motorhoe work is strenuous. If you
have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous
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work, check with your doctor before operating a motorhoe
(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 motorhoe when starting
or operating the motorhoe (Fig.2).
5 - While working with the motorhoe, 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 motorhoe who have read this
Operator's Manual or received adequate instructions for
the safe and proper use of this motorhoe.
7 - Check the motorhoe 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 motorhoe. 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 motorhoe service, other than the operations shown in
the present manual, have to be performed by competent
personnel.
11 - The motorhoe 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
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
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to ensure his/her safety, particularly on slopes, uneven or
slippery land and loose ground.
15 - Make sure you have a firm foothold when work ing
on slopes. Work across slopes, never ascending or
descending. Do not use the motorhoe 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 - All labels with health hazards must be kept in good conditions.
In case of damage or deterioration, immediately substitute
them (see pag.6-7).
22 - Do not utilize the machine for uses different from the ones
specified in the manual (see pag. 30).
23 - Always keep the manual nearby so that you can refer to it as
needed. If the manual gets lost, request a new one.
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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