Operator Safety Precautions - Hitachi CM14E Operator's Manual

Operator Safety Precautions

Adjust Wheel Shield
Locking knob
Read this cutter operator's manual carefully. Be sure you understand how to
operate this cutter properly before you use it.
Establish a training program for cutter operators.
Use safety footwear, snug-fi tting clothing and protective gloves.
Wear eye, hearing and head protection devices. Use ballistics chaps or
pants when necessary. Clothing of fi re-resistant and unmeltable material
should be worn by emergency crews exposed to fl ames or high heat
conditions.
Use caution when handling fuel. Put the fuel tank caps back tightly on both
the fuel container and the cutter tank, move at least 3 m from the fuelling
point, and be sure there is no leakage of fuel from the fuel tank cap or the
fuel system before starting the engine. Avoid ignition from sparks.
After refuelling, tighten fuel cap fi rmly and check for leakage. In
case of fuel leakage repair before starting operation since there is a
danger of fi re.
Do not run the engine indoors, or where there is poor ventilation.
Engine fumes contain deadly poisonous carbon monoxide.
IMPORTANT
Check before every use.
After refuelling, make sure fuel does not leak or exude from around fuel
pipe, fuel grommet or fuel tank cap.
In case of fuel leakage or exudation there is a danger of fi re. Stop using
the machine immediately and request your dealer to inspect or replace.
It is not permitted to fi ll fuel above the shoulder level of fuel tank.
Operate this petrol engine cutter only in well-ventilated areas.
Do not store the unit with fuel in its tank, because a fuel leak could start a
fi re.
Do not cause sparks in any area where there are fl ammable materials.
Start the cutter on the ground with the cutting wheel completely in the clear.
Do not drop-start the cutter, or start it if the wheel is obstructed by the
ground or any other object.
Do not allow other persons to be nearer than 9 m when you are starting or
cutting with the cutter. Be aware that bystanders should wear hearing and
eye protection. Do not start cutting unless you have good footing and the
work area is clear.
Do not let someone hold the work you are cutting.
Adjust the wheel shield to a position where the sparks and debris from the
wheel will be thrown away from you. The wheel shield can be adjusted by
loosening the locking knob. After the position of the wheel shield is decided,
fi x the wheel shield by tightening the locking knob fi rmly. Do not operate if
the wheel shield is damaged, missing from the unit, improperly positioned, or
cannot be locked in proper position.
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DANGER
WARNING
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