General Safety; Understand Your Machine; Personal Safety - P1 P4600SPE User Manual

General Safety

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WARNING : READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET THOROUGHLY BEFORE
USING THE MACHINE. Keep for future reference and pass it on if the machine
is loaned or sold to another user.

Understand Your Machine

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• WARNING! You must read these
instructions carefully before operating the
machine. Make sure that you are familiar with
the controls and properly operate the
machine. You must learn how to stop the
machine quickly. If you do not follow the
warnings and instructions, it may result in fire
and/or serious injury. Make sure to save all
warnings and instructions for future reference.
• Read this manual and labels affixed to the
machine to understand its limitations and
potential hazards.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
their proper operation. Know how to stop the
machine and disengage the controls quickly.
• If the unit is to be used by someone other
than original purchaser, or is to be loaned,
rented, or sold, always provide this manual
and any needed safety training before
operation. The user can prevent and is
responsible for accidents or injuries that may
occur to themselves, to other people, or to
property.
• Do not force the machine beyond its limits.
Use the correct machine for your application.
• Know how to stop the engine quickly in
case of emergency. Understand the use of all
controls.
• ALL MAINTENANCE other than that listed in
this manual, should be carried out by
professionally trained and certified personnel.
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Personal Safety

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• WARNING! Never allow children or people
unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
product. Local regulations can restrict the
minimum age of the operator. Persons not
familiar with the user instructions must not use
this lawnmower.
• Keep children, pets, and other people not
using the unit away from the work area (at
least 15m away). Be alert and shut off the unit
if anyone enters work area. Keep children
under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating the
machine. Never operate the machine when
unwell or tired, or if you have taken alcohol,
medicine, drugs or any substances which may
slow your reflexes and compromise
judgement. A moment of inattention while
operating the machine may result in serious
personal injury.
• Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE), MUST be worn at all times when
operating or repairing the machine. Always
wear anti-slip and resistant work footwear and
long trousers while using the machine. Do not
use the machine when barefoot, wearing
sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Do not
wear chains, bracelets or clothing that is loose
fitting or hanging ties or cords. Tie long hair
back. Always wear protective earplugs. Loose
clothes, jewellery, or long hair can be caught
in moving parts. Protect eyes, face, and head
from objects that may be thrown from the unit.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields when operating.
• Always keep hands and feet away from all
moving parts during operation. Moving parts
can cut or crush body parts.