Safety Instructions - Hyundai HCOMP100-1 Instruction Manual

1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General safety rules
a) Understanding your machine
 Read and understand the operator's manual and labels attached to the machine. Learn about its
application and limitations as well as its specific potential hazards.
 Become familiar with the controls and their own operations. Know how to stop the machine and
quickly disengage the controls.
 Be sure to read and understand all instructions and safety precautions outlined in the Machine Manual
packed separately with the unit. Do not attempt to operate the machine until you have fully understood
how to operate it properly and maintain the engine, and how to prevent accidental injury and / or
property damage.
b) Work area
 Never start and run the engine in a confined space. The exhaust gases are dangerous; they contain
carbon monoxide, an odourless and deadly gas. Only operate the unit in a well-ventilated outdoor
area.
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Never operate the machine without good visibility or lighting.
 Please take precautions when operating in areas where there is a particular risk under local regulations,
for example near overhead power lines, under a tunnel, or in a contaminated area. Keep people away
from the work area.
c) Personal security
 Do not operate the machine under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication that could affect your
ability to use it properly.
 Dress properly. Wear long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, shorts, jewellery of
any kind. Secure the long hair so that it is above the shoulders. Keep hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
 Check your machine before starting it. Keep casings in place and in working order. Make sure all nuts,
bolts, etc. are tight.
 Never operate the machine if it needs to be repaired or if it is mechanically damaged. Replace
damaged, missing or defective parts before using. Check for fuel leaks. Keep the machine in a safe
operating condition.
 Do not operate the machine if the engine switch is not working properly. Any gasoline machine that
cannot be controlled with the engine switch is dangerous and needs to be replaced.
 Make a habit of checking that the adjustable wrenches are removed from the machine area before
starting it. A wrench that stays on a rotating part of the machine can cause bodily injury.
 Stay awake, watch what you are doing and make sense when operating the machine.
 Do not stretch too far. Do not operate the machine while barefoot, in sandals or with light shoes. Wear
safety shoes that will protect your feet, and improve your grip on slippery surfaces. Walk carefully and
balance at all times. This allows a better control of the machine in unforeseen situations.
 Avoid accidental starting. Make sure the engine switch is off before transporting the machine or
performing maintenance or overhaul of the machine. Transporting or performing maintenance or
overhaul on the machine with the switch in the on position is an invitation to accidents.
d) Fuel safety
 The fuel is highly flammable; its vapours may explode if ignited. Take precautions to reduce the risk
of serious personal injury.
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