General Operating Safety - Ardisam Benchmark 38249 Manuel De L'utilisateur

GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY

• Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully.
Be throughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the
controls quickly.
• Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate
outer garments and safety goggles. Avoid loose-fitting
clothes and use protective footwear that will improve footing
on slippery surfaces.
• Dress appropriately when operating the chipper shredder.
Always wear sturdy footwear and safety goggles. Never
wear sandals, sneakers or open-toed shoes, and never op-
erate the chipper shredder with bare feet. Do not wear loose
clothing that might get caught in moving parts.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow
adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the in-
structions, to operate the unit (local regulations can restrict
operator age).
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children and pets.
• Always maintain secure footing and solid balance while
starting or operating the chipper shredder. Never lean
directly over the machine.
• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on hard
or slippery surfaces.
• Operate the machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
• Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating
this unit.
• Keep in mind the operator is responsible for accidents oc-
curring to other people or property.
• Never operate the machine without proper guards, plates, or
other safety protective devices in place.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts or at
inlet or discharge openings.
• Thoroughly inspect where equipment is to be used and
remove all foreign objects.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
212cc CHIPPER SHREDDER / BROYEUSE/DÉCHIQUETEUSE 212 cm
THE CHIPPER SHREDDER HAS SPINNING BLADES THAT
CAN AMPUTATE HANDS AND FEET. DO NOT PLACE HANDS
OR FEET IN THE HOPPER OR CHIPPER CONE, OR DISCHARGE
CHUTE.
COMBUSTIBLE DEBRIS CAN CATCH FIRE. IT IS A VIOLATION
OF CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCE CODE, SECTION 4442,
TO
ON ANY FOREST-COVERED, BRUSH-COVERED, OR GRASS-
COVERED LAND UNLESS THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS
EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTER, AS DEFINED IN
SECTION 4442, MAINTAINED IN EFFECTIVE WORKING
ORDER. OTHER STATES OR FEDERAL JURISDICTIONS MAY
HAVE SIMILAR LAWS. CONTACT THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER, RETAILER, OR DEALER TO OBTAIN A
SPARK ARRESTER DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THIS PRODUCT.
THIS UNIT DISCHARGES DEBRIS AT HIGH SPEEDS. ALWAYS
WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND DO NOT OPERATE
WITHOUT THE DEBRIS BAG IN PLACE.
DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE IN THE AREA WHILE THE UNIT IS
RUNNING. IF SOMEONE DOES ENTER THE AREA, SHUT THE
UNIT OFF IMMEDIATELY UNTIL THEY LEAVE. ORGANIZE
THE WORK AREA PRIOR TO STARTING WORK.
gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or traffic.
• Never allow bystanders near the unit while running.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the
machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Always operate the chipper shredder outdoors, on a firm,
level, earthen or grassy surface where the unit will be stable
and stay in position. Never attempt to operate the unit on a
slope, or on a wet or slippery surface where you could slip
and fall toward the chipper cone or hopper openings.
• If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibra-
tion is generally a warning sign of trouble.
• Do not operate without the debris bag in place because this
unit discharges debris at high speeds. If the unit is operated
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