Safety Precautions - EMAK DR 52 VBR6 Manuel D'utilisation

Pay particular care to the sections marked as follows:
DaNGEr : this indicates a strong likelihood of serious or even fatal
injury if the instructions are not followed.
Warning : . This indicates a risk of injury or damage to the equipment if the ins-
tructions are not followed.
NotE : This indicates useful information.
: This symbol reminds you to take care with certain operations.
If you have any problems or questions about the cultivator, please contact your
approved supplier.
DaNGEr : the machine is designed for safe and reliable service if used
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as instructed. before using your machine, please make sure you have
understood the contents of this manual. otherwise you could be injured
and your equipment could be damaged.
Training / Information
- Familiarise yourself with the correct use and the controls before using the machine.
Know how to stop the motor rapidly.
- The machine must always be used according to the recommendations given in the
instruction manual.
- Remember that the user is responsible for any accidents or dangerous reactions
occurring to other people or their belongings. It is his responsibility to assess the
potential risks of the ground to be cleared and to take all precautions necessary to
ensure it is safe, in particular on slopes and on loose, slippery or uneven ground.
- Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
machine. There may be local laws which set a minimum age for users.
- Do not use the machine if you have been taking medicine or other substances that
might slow your reactions or make you drowsy.
- When using the machine, wear the appropriate protective gear, in particular safety
boots, long trousers, goggles and ear protectors.
- Use the machine for the purpose it is designed for – clearing scrub. Any other use
may be dangerous or cause damage to the machine.
Preparation :
- Carefully inspect the area where the machine is to be used and remove any objects
that might be projected by the machine (stones, wire, glass, metal objects ...).
- Before use, always check over the machine to ensure that the tools and deflectors
are not worn or damaged. Replace any worn or damaged parts.
- Maintain the electrical cables that stop the motor in good condition so that you can
be sure to turn the motor off.
- Check that no petrol or oil are leaking.
- Do not use the machine without its protective casings and ensure that all the fit-
tings are tight.
- Before beginning to clear a stretch of ground, mark out the area that may be dan-
gerous for other people, as shown below.
Mark out this area with notices forbidding people from entering while work is in pro-
gress
Since objects may be thrown up to 40 metres, mark out the dangerous area as
shown in the diagram.
Brush cutting area = a'- b'- c'- D'
The danger areas (shaded) must be at least 40m wide.
- Avoid using around inhabited buildings, paths and parking areas.
- Never use when there are other people nearby.
Danger! Petrol is highly inflammable!
- Store fuel in containers specially designed for it. Always fill the tank outdoors and
do not smoke while doing it.
- Do not unscrew the fuel cap or top up with petrol while the motor is running or still
hot.
- If petrol is spilt on the ground, do not try to start the motor; Carry the machine
elsewhere and avoid all naked flames until the petrol vapour has dispersed.
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safetY precautions

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Danger zone = a - b - c - D
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- Store the machine in a dry place. Never store the machine in a building where the
petrol vapour can reach a flame, spark or source of intense heat.
- Replace the caps of the fuel tank and the petrol can correctly.
- Limit the amount of petrol in the tank to reduce spillage.
- Do not run the motor in a confined space where carbon monoxide vapour might
accumulate.
- Carbon monoxide can be fatal. Ensure good ventilation.
Use :
- Take care when starting the motor, following the manufacturer's instructions and
keeping your feet away from the blade(s).
- Stop the motor when the machine is not in use.
- When holding the machine, walk don't run.
- Take great care when pulling the machine towards you or reversing the direction of
rotation (if fitted).
- Keep a safe distance from the rotating blades, set by the length of the steering
column.
- Do not place your hands or feet near or beneath rotating parts.
- If there is:
- Stop the engine immediately (if the Engine halt cable is severed, use the starter
control as described in paragraph "start the engine" to stop the Engine), let the
machine cool down, unplug the spark-plug lead, inspect the machine and have the
necessary repairs carried out by an approved repairer before using again.
- Work only by daylight or in good artificial light.
- Do not use the machine on slopes greater than 20%.
- Never pull the machine towards you when brush cutting
- Work across slopes, not up or down them.
- When working on a slope, do not stop or start abruptly. Slow down on slopes and
tight turns to avoid losing your balance or loss of control. Be particularly careful
when changing direction on slopes.
- On ground encumbered with objects or debris whether natural or not (rocks, tree
stumps, scrap metal, posts, etc.) any foreign body that might be transformed into
a dangerous projectile and/or damage the machine must be avoided.
- On sloping or wet ground, beware of the risk of slipping.
- Using accessories other than those recommended may make the machine dange-
rous and cause damage to your machine which will not be covered by your gua-
rantee.
Maintenance / storage
- Stop the motor and disconnect the spark plug before cleaning, inspecting, adjus-
ting or maintaining the machine or changing the tool(s).
- Stop the motor, disconnect the spark plug and use thick gloves when changing the
tool(s).
- Keep all nuts and bolts tight to ensure safe conditions of use.
- To reduce fire risk, keep the motor, the silencer and the fuel storage area free of
plants, waste oil, or any other inflammable material.
- If the exhaust silencer is defective, have it replaced by an approved repairer.
- Do not mend parts; replace them by the maker's own spares.
- For your own safety, do not alter the characteristics of your machine. Do not the
motor speed settings and do not run the motor at excess speeds. Regular mainte-
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nance is essential for safety and to maintain the level of performance.
- Allow the motor to cool down before putting the machine away.
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Moving, handling, transporting.
- Any action on the machine apart from brush cutting must be performed with the cut-
c'
ter blades disengaged.
- The machine must only be moved (except for brush-cutting purposes) in accor-
c
dance with the instructions in the "Movement" section
- Handling: do not lift the machine by yourself. The machine's weight is shown on
the manufacturer's plate and in this manual. The machine must be handled only
as described in the "Handling" section.
- When loading or unloading the machine to or from a trailer, use a suitable ramp.
- Lash the machine down correctly for safe transport.
- The machine should be transported in a trailer, motor stopped and spark plug dis-
connected; do not use any other method of transport.
- abnormal vibration,
- a blockage,
- a problem engaging or disengaging the clutch,
- a collision with a foreign object,
- deterioration of the engine halt cable (following model).