General Safety Precautions; Personal Protective Equipment - Jonsered GT 2228 Operator's Manual

Impor tant
IMPORTANT!
The machine is only designed for trimming grass.
The only accessories you can operate with this engine
unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the
chapter on Technical data.
Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk
alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect
your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading "Personal protective equipment".
Never use a machine that has been modified in any way
from its original specification
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,
maintenance and service instructions described in this
manual. Some maintenance and service measures
must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists.
See instructions under the heading Maintenance.
All covers, guards and handles must be fitted be ore
starting. Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition
lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.
The machine operator must ensure that no people or
animals come closer than 50 feet (15 m) while working.
When several operators are working in the same area
the safety distance should be at least twice the tree
height and no less than 50 feet (15 m).
Do an overall inspection of the machine before use, see
maintenance schedule.
W ARNING! This machine produces an
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electromagnetic field during operation
This field m y under some
circumstances interfere with active or
passive medical implants. To reduce the
risk of serious or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and
the medical implant manufacturer before
operating this machine.
W ARNING! Running an engine in a
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confined or bad y ventilated area can
result in death due to asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS
W ARNING! Never allow children to use or
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be in the vicinity of the machine.
The machine can be started by
low speed and force on the starter
handle, even small children under some
circumstances can produce the force
necessary to start the machine. This can
mean a risk of serious personal injury.
Therefore remove the spark plug cap
when the machine is not under close
supervision.

Personal protective equipment

IMPOR TANT!
This machine can be dangerous if used incorrectly or
carelessly, and can cause serious or fatal injury to the
operator or others. It is extremely important that you
read and understand the contents of this operators
manual.
You must use approved personal protective equipment
whenever you use the machine. Personal protective
equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen.
Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.
W ARNING! Listen for warning signals
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or shouts when you are wearing hearing
protection. Always remove your hearing
protection as soon as the engine stops.
HELMET
A protectiv e helmet where there is a risk of falling objects
HEARING PROTECTION
Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise
reduction.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor
then you must also wear approved protective goggles.
Approved protective goggles must comply with standard
ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries.
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