Meec tools 000903 - Fuel; Other safety instructions

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brushwood with a diameter of up to
Ø 13 mm. Never use the machine for
any other purposes.
• Always be very careful when using the
machine with the clearing blade tted.
If the rotating clearing blade hits an object
it cannot cut through or throw up this
obstructs the rotation of the blade causing
the blade and the whole clearing saw to
kick back from the object. Kick-back can be
very sudden and without warning when the
blade encounters an obstacle or jams, and
it can be so powerful that you could loose
control of the clearing saw. There is a
greater risk of kick-back when working in
situations where it is dicult to see exactly
what the material contains. It is easier and
safer to work from left to right. Kick-back
resulting from the blade hitting an obstacle
will be not be as severe.
• Always use the harness strap when using
the machine and adjust it so that it ts
comfortably. Hold the machine with both
hands in a rm grip when using it.
• Do not work with the clearing blade more
than 75 cm above the ground.
• If the machine has a centrifugal clutch,
check at regular intervals that the blade
stops rotating when the engine is idling.
• Watch out for the risk of kick-back when
using the machine as a clearing saw.
• Pay attention to the risk of re and ensure
there is good ventilation – keep the engine
at least 1 metre from other equipment,
buildings and installations when working.
Do not place any ammable objects near
the engine.
• Keep unauthorised persons, children and
pets, away from the work area.
• Make sure that in risk or emergency
situations you can quickly stop the engine
and that you understand and know how to
use the controls on the machine.
Fuel
• The fuel is highly ammable and in some
situations explosive.
• Handle and ll up with fuel outdoors or in a
well ventilated area, with the engine
switched o and at a safe distance from
sparks and naked ames. Never store fuel
where there can be naked ames, e.g.
smoking or sparks.
• Do not overll the fuel tank. Check after
lling that the ller cap is properly tted.
• Avoid spilling fuel. Spilled fuel and fumes
from spilled fuel can easily ignite. Wipe up
any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
Other safety instructions
• The exhaust fumes from the engine are
very hot and the exhaust system remains
hot after the engine is switched o. Always
allow the engine and the exhaust system to
cool before putting the machine away
indoors, to reduce the risk of re and burns.
• Take regular breaks when working. Always
maintain a rm footing and good balance.
• Wear approved safety shoes with non-slip
soles and comfortable t, tight-tting
clothes, safety glasses, ear protection,
safety helmet and vibration-damping
gloves.
• When working with the machine keep
other people away from the risk zone, i.e.
at least 15 metres away.