Hyundai HYCH7070 User Manual page 7

2.4. Personal safety.
2.4.1. DO NOT operate the machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
any medication that could affect your ability to use it properly.
2.4.2. Dress properly. Wear heavy long trousers, boots and gloves. DO NOT wear
loose clothing, short trousers, and jewelery of any kind. Secure long hair so it is
above shoulder level. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
2.4.3. Use safety equipment. Wear hearing and eye protection while operating this
machine or if you are within 75 feet of this machine. Thrown objects which
ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
2.4.4. Check your machine before starting it. Keep guards in place and in working
order. Make sure all nuts, bolts, etc. are securely tightened.
2.4.5. NEVER operate the machine when it is in need of repair or is in poor
mechanical condition. Replace damaged, missing or failed parts before using it.
Check for fuel leaks. Keep the machine in safe working condition.
2.4.6. NEVER remove or tamper with safety device. Check their proper operation
regularly.
2.4.7. DO NOT use the machine if the engine's switch does not turn it on or off. Any
petrol powered machine that cannot be controlled with the engine switch is
dangerous and must be replaced.
2.4.8. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from machine area before starting it. A wrench or a key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the machine may result in personal injury.
2.4.9. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating
the machine.
2.4.10. DO NOT overreach. DO NOT operate the machine while barefoot or when
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that
will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces. Keep
proper footing and balance at all time. This enables better control of the
machine in unexpected situations.
2.4.11. Avoid accidental starting. Make sure the engine is off before transporting the
machine or performing any maintenance or service on the unit. Transporting or
performing maintenance or service on a machine with engine on invites
accidents.
2.5. Fuel safety
2.5.1. Fuel is highly flammable, and its vapours can explode if ignited. Take
precautions when using to reduce the chance of serious personal injury.
2.5.2. When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel storage
container. Always fill & drain fuel whilst in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor. DO
NOT smoke, or allow sparks, open flames or other sources of ignition near the
area while adding fuel or operating the unit. NEVER fill fuel tank indoors.
2.5.3. Keep grounded conductive objects such as tools away from exposed live
electrical parts and connections to avoid sparking or arcing. These events could
ignite fumes or vapours.
2.5.4. ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank.
NEVER remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running
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