O-Mac MF 2500 Manual page 49

• Never use the machine with damaged,
missing or incorrectly positioned guards.
• Don't use the machine if the attachments/
tools are not installed in their seats.
• Never disengage, deactivate, remove or
tamper with the safety systems/ microswitches
installed.
• Do not alter the engine adjustments, nor
over-run it. If the engine is forced to work with
an excessive number of rotations, the risk of
personal injury increases.
• Do not strain the machine too much and do
not use a small machine for heavy duty work.
If you use the right machine, you will reduce
the risk of hazards and improve the quality of
your work.
2.4 Maintenance, storage
Ensure regular maintenance and correct
storage to maintain machine safety and high
performance levels.
Maintenance
• To reduce the risk of fire, regularly check
the machine for oil and/or fuel leaks.
• The noise and vibration levels shown in
these instructions are the maximum levels for
use of the machine. The use of an unbalanced
cutting element, the excessive speed of
movement, or the absence of maintenance
have a significant influence on noise emissions
and vibrations. Consequently, it is necessary
to take preventive steps to eliminate possible
damage due to high levels of noise and stress
from vibration. Maintain the machine well,
wear ear protection devices and take breaks
whilst working.
Storage
• Do not store the machine with fuel in the
tank in an area where fuel vapours could
reach a naked light, a spark or a strong heat
source.
• To reduce fire risks, do not leave containers
with debris inside a room.
2.5 Environmental protection
Safeguarding the environment must be a
relevant and priority aspect of machine
use, of benefit to the community and the
environment we live in.
• Avoid being a disturbance to the
neighbourhood. Use
reasonable times of the day only (not early
morning or late evening when the noise could
cause disturbance).
• A certain amount of chain lubricating oil
is released into the environment when the
machine is running, so only use biodegradable
oils made specifically for this use. Use of
a mineral oil or engine oil causes serious
damage to the environment.
• Adhere strictly to the local regulations
governing the disposal of packaging, oil,
fuel, filters, damaged parts or any other
element which may have an impact on
the environment; this waste should not be
disposed of along with standard household
waste, but must be disposed of separately
and sent to special waste disposal facilities
for handling and recycling.
• Comply with local regulations for the
disposal of waste materials
• When the machine is withdrawn from
service, do not dispose of it in the environment,
but take it to a waste disposal facility in
accordance with the local regulations in force.
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