For Safe Operation - Hyundai HYSC210 Instruction Manual

For Safe Operation

During Use
1. Never operate the engine in a confined
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space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can develop. All ignition operations
have to be effected in an open or
well-ventilated area. Always remember that
exhaust fumes are toxic.
Carbon monoxide is a colourless and
odourless gas. Inhaling this gas can cause
death as well as serious long term health
problems such as brain damage.
The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
can include but are not limited to the
following; Headaches, dizziness, nausea,
breathlessness, collapsing or loss of
consciousness.
Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms are
similar to flu, food poisoning, viral infections
and simply tiredness. It is quite common for
people to mistake this very dangerous
poisoning for something else.
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning DO NOT
use Petrol/Diesel powered equipment inside
any of the following; Home, garage, tent,
camper van, mobile home, caravan or boat.
This is not exhaustive and if you are in any
doubt contact your dealer.
If you think you have or someone around you
has been affected by carbon monoxide
poisoning; Get them fresh air immediately,
by leaving the affected area or by opening
doors and windows. If safe and practical to do
so make sure that the machine is turned off.
DO NOT enter a room you suspect of having
carbon monoxide present – instead call the
emergency services.
Contact a Doctor immediately or go to
Hospital – let them know that you suspect
carbon monoxide poisoning.
DO NOT use in an enclosed area or moving
vehicle.
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2. You must only work in daylight or with good
artificial light in good visibility conditions. Keep
people, children and animals away from the
working area.
3. Avoid working on wet grass if possible. Do
not work in the rain and when there is a
thunderstorm or lightning risk. If there is bad
weather conditions, do not use the machine.
4. Make sure on slopes you have a steady
foothold.
5. Do not allow the scarifier to pull you along,
you must walk and never run.
6. You must pay special attention when
approaching obstacles that could compromise
visibility.
7. When using the machine on slopes, you
must work across the slope and not up and
down it. When changing direction, you need to
be careful that the wheels do not hit any
obstacles (such as roots, branches, stones,
etc) that can cause the scarifier to slide
sideways or make you lose control of it.
8. The scarifier must never be used on slopes
of over 20°, regardless of the mowing
direction.
9. Be very careful when pulling the
scarifier toward you. You must look behind
you to make sure there are no obstacles
before and during operations in reverse gear.
10. Stop the engine and allow the blade to
come to a stop if the machine has to be
tilted for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and when
transporting the machine to and from the area
to be mowed.
11. When using the machine near roads, pay
attention to traffic.
12. Never operate the scarifier with defective
guards, or without safety devices, for example