O-Mac MF 2500 Manual page 46

I. General information
1.1 How to read the manual
Some paragraphs in the manual contain
important information regarding safety and
operation and are emphasized in this manner:
NOTE or IMPORTANT
or further information on what has already
been said, and aim to prevent damage to the
machine.
The symbol highlights danger. Non-
compliance with the warning could lead
to personal and/or third party injury and or
damage.
The paragraphs highlighted in a square with
grey spots indicate the optional characteristics
not on all models documented in this manual.
Check if the characteristic is on this model.
Whenever reference is made to a position
on the machine "front", "back", "left" or
"right" hand side, this refers to the operator's
working position.
1.2 references
1.2.1 Figures
The figures in these instructions for use are
numbered 1, 2, 3, etc. Components shown in
the figures are marked A, B, C, etc.
A reference to component C in figure 2 is
written: "See fig. 2.C " or simply "(Fig. 2.C)".
The figures are given as a guide only. The
actual parts may vary from those shown.
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these give details
1.2.2 Titles
The manual is divided into chapters
and paragraphs. The title of paragraph
"2.1 Training" is a sub-title of "2. Safety
regulations". References
paragraphs are marked with the abbreviation
chap. or par. and the relevant number.
Example: "chap. 2" o "par. 2.1".
II. Safety regulations
2.1 TRAINING
Become acquainted with the controls and
the proper use of the machine. Learn how to
stop the machine quickly. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in fire
and/or serious injury.
• Never allow children or persons unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the machine.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
• Never use the machine if the user is tired or
unwell, or has taken medicine, drugs, alcohol
or any substances which may slow their
reflexes and compromise their judgement.
• Bear in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or unexpected
events occurring to other people or their
property. It is the user's responsibility to assess
the potential risk of the area where work is to
be carried out, and to take all the necessary
precautions to ensure his own safety and that
of others, particularly on slopes or rough,
slippery and unstable ground.
• If the machine is sold or lent to others,
make sure that the operator looks over the
user instructions contained in this manual.
• It takes specific training to use the machine
for felling and delimbing.
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