Never allow anyone to operate the machine without prior instruction! Make sure
that all operators have read and understood the operating instructions and that
they act in accordance with the instructions given here! The incorrect and
imprudent use of the machine can result in serious injury. Due to the machine’s
weight, it must be lifted with utmost caution using suitable equipment!
Use this machine only when all the necessary safeguards are in place! Avoid contact
with rotating and moving parts as they can cause injury or even crushing and
amputation of limbs!
Make sure the engine ignition switch in the "OFF" position and that the ignition cable
is disconnected from the spark plug before removing guards or performing any
maintenance or adjustment work!
Make sure that the machine is set down on a flat surface so that overturning,
overbalancing or slipping during start up is avoided!
Never leave an operating machine unattended!
Before starting to work, ensure that the walls of a trench are stable and that machine
vibrations cannot cause a collapse! In particular, when working on slopes and
edges, consider that the soil bearing capacity can be greatly reduced by the effects
of vibration.
Make sure there are no cables, gas and/or water pipes that the bottom of the work
area which could be damaged by being run over!
Pay attention to the correct posture when working with this machine, because the
periodic vibrations and repetitive work motions can be harmful to hands and arms.
Never carry out checks on the machine while it is in operation!
Warning! Do not increase the set full load maximum speed without prior permission
of the manufacturer! Any speed increase can cause bodily injury and/or damage to
the machine.