Safety - Makita PTM1000 Operator's Manual

SAFETY

1. SAFETY
1.1 HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Some paragraphs in the manual containing information of particular importance for
safety and operation are highlighted at various levels of emphasis, and signify the fol-
lowing:
NOTE
on what has already been said, and aim to prevent damage to the machine.
WARNING!
!
others.
DANGER!
!
death to oneself or others.
This manual describes various versions of the machine, which mainly differ in:
– type of transmission: with mechanical gear-change or with hydrostatic continuous
speed adjustment. The models with hydrostatic transmission can be recognised by
the word "HYDRO" on the identification label (
– the inclusion of components or accessories which may not be available in some
areas;
– special equipments fitted.
The symbol highlights all differences in usage and is followed by the indication of
the version to which it refers.
The symbol " " makes a reference to another part of the manual where further infor-
mation or clarification can be found.
NOTE
the machine "front", "back", "left" or "right" hand side, this is
determined by facing the direction of forward travel.
IMPORTANT
tenance of the engine or the battery not described in this manual,
refer to the relevant manuals which form an integral part of all the
documentation supplied with the machine.
IMPORTANT
or
Non-observance will result in the risk of injury to oneself or
Non-observance will result in the risk of serious injury or
Whenever a reference is made to a position on
For all operations regarding the use and main-
These give details or further information
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