Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe); Preparation; Operational Safety - GRADEN Contour Sand Injection Verticutter/Scarifier Owner's Manual

3.3

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Clothing should be reasonably snug fitting and not free flowing so as to
avoid the risk of entanglement in moving parts
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Wear sturdy footwear, preferably steel capped safety shoes or boots
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Use appropriate PPE for eyes, ears and hands
3.4

Preparation

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Ensure all safety warnings and decals are in place and legible
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Remove any accumulated debris that might represent a fire hazard
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Ensure that the blades are in a serviceable condition and that the rotor
shaft mounting bolts are secure
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Perform any appropriate scheduled maintenance before starting the
machine
3.5

Operational Safety

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Always disengage the rotor blades before attempting to start the
Verticutter
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The engine uses highly flammable petroleum
fuel and produces toxic exhaust gases.
Only add fuel to, or run, the engine in the
open - never indoors.
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Never wear sandals, sneakers or have
bare feet when operating the Verticutter.
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DANGER
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DANGER