Safety Rules; Basic Safety Precautions - Efco DS 2400D-PU Operator's Instruction Manual

Basic Safety Precautions

• Read this manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow all
safety rules, precautions, and operating
instructions before attempting to use the
unit.
• Restrict the use of your power unit to adult
users who understand and can follow
safety rules, precautions, and operating
instructions found in this manual. Minors
should never be allowed to use a power
unit.
• Do not handle or operate a power unit
when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you
have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication.
You must be in good physical condition
and mentally alert. Power unit work is
strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operating a
power unit. Be more cautious before rest
periods and towards the end of your shift.
• Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other people
or animals to be near the power unit when
starting or operating the power unit.
• While working with the power unit, always
use safety protective approved clothing.
The use of protective clothing does not
eliminate injury risks, but reduces the injury
effects in case of accident. Consult your
trusted supplier to choose equipment in
compliance with legislation. The clothing
must be proper and not an obstacle. Wear
adherent protective clothing. Protective
jackets and dungarees leggings are
ideal. Do not wear clothes, scarves, ties
or bracelets that may get stuck into twigs.

SAFETY RULES

Tie up and protect long hair (example with
foulards, cap, helmets, etc.). Safety boots
having skid-proof sole and anti-piercing
insert. Wear protective goggles or
face screens. Use protections against
noises: for example, noise reduction
ear guards or earplugs. The use of
protections for the ear requires much
more attention and caution, because the
perception of audible
(screaming, alarms, etc.) is limited. Always
remove your hearing protection as soon as
the engine stops. Wear gloves that permit
the maximum absorption of vibrations.
• Only allow others to use this power unit
who have read this Operator's Manual or
received adeguate instructions for the safe
and proper use of this power unit.
• Check the power unit each day to ensure
that each device, whether for safety or
otherwise, is functional.
• Never use a damaged, modified, or
improperly repaired or assembled power
unit. Do not remove, damage or deactivate
any of the safety devices. Always replace
cutting tools or safety devices immediately
if it becomes damaged, broken or is
otherwise removed.
• Carefully plan your operation in advance.
Do not start cutting until you have a clear
work area, secure footing, and a planned
retreat path.
• All power unit service, other than the
operations shown in the present manual,
have to be performed by competent
personnel.
• It is unadvisable to hitch tools or applications
to the P.t.o. that are not specified by the
manufacturer.
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