Okay BF 43 Pro - Safety Requirements

3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
A) TRAINING
1) Read the instructions carefully. Become acquain-
ted with the controls and the proper use of the machi-
ne. Learn how to stop the engine quickly.
2) Only use the machine for the purpose for which it
was designed, namely
- cutting grass and non-woody vegetation, using
a nylon line (e.g. around the edges of lawns, ow-
erbeds, walls, fences and small grassy areas to tidy
up the cutting done using a mower);
- cutting tall grass, dry branches, twigs and woo-
dy shrubs of up to 2 cm diameter, with the help of
metal or plastic blades.
- Any other use may be dangerous and damage the
machine.
- Examples of improper use may include, but are not
limited to:
- use the machine for sweeping;
- trimming hedges or other jobs in which the cutting
device is not used on ground level;
- pruning trees;
- using the machine with the cutting device above the
operator‘s belt level;
- using the machine for cutting non-plant material;
- use of the machine by more than one person
3) Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with
- these instructions to use the machine. Local regu-
lations
- can restrict the age of the user.
4) The machine must never be used by more than one
person.
5) Never use the machine:
- when people, especially children or pets are in the
vicinity;
- if the user is tired or unwell, or has takenmedicine,
drugs, alcohol or any substances whichmay slow
his reexes and compromise his judgement;
- if the user is not capable of holding the machine
rmly with two hands and/or remaining standing on
the ground whilst working.
6) Keep inmind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
B) PREPARATION
1) Always wear adequate clothing which does not
- hamper movements when using the machine.
- Always wear slim-tting protective clothing, tted
with shear-proof protection devices.
- Always wear a helmet, protective gloves, eyegog-
gles, a half-mask respirator and safety antishear
boots with non-slip soles.
- Always wear ear and hearing protection devices.
- Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces, or any han-
ging or apping accessory that could catch in the
machine or in any objects or materials in the work
area.
- Tie your hair back if it is long.
2) WARNING: DANGER! Petrol is highly ammable:
- keep the fuel in containers which have been speci-
cally manufactured and homologated for such use;
- never smoke when handling fuel;
- slowly open the fuel tank to allow the pressure in-
side to decrease gradually;
- top up the tank with fuel in the open air, using a
funnel;
- add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the fuel tank cap or add fuel while the engine is run-
ning or when the engine is hot;
- f you have spilt some fuel, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the area
of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition
until the fuel has evaporated and fuel vapours have
dissipated;
- immediately clean up all traces of fuel spilt on the
machine or on the ground;
- never start themachine in the same place you re-
lled it with fuel;
- make sure your clothing does not come into contact
with the fuel, on the contrary, change your clothes
before starting the engine;
- always put the tank and fuel container caps back on
and tighten well.
3) Replace faulty or damaged silencers.
4) Before using the machine, check its general condi-
tion and in particular:
- the throttle trigger and the safety lever must move
freely, they must not need forcing and should re-
turn automatically and rapidly back to the neutral
position;
- the throttle trigger must remain locked until the sa-
fety lever is pressed;
- the engine stop switch must easily move from one
position to the other;
- the electric cables and in particular the spark plug
cable must be in perfect condition to avoid the ge-
neration of any sparks, and the cap must be correct-
ly tted on the spark plug;
- the machine handgrips and protection devices must
be clean and dry and well fastened to the machine;
- the cutting devices and guards must be undama-
ged.
5) Check the correct position of the handgrips and the
connection point of the webbing, and the proper ba-
lance of the machine.
6) Before starting work make sure that the guards are
suitable for the cutting tool being used and are tted
correctly.
7) Thoroughly inspect the whole work area and remove
anything that could be thrown up by the machine or
damage the cutting group or engine (stones, bran-
ches, iron wire, bones, etc.).
C) OPERATION
1) Do not start the engine in a conned space where-
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
2) Mow only in daylight or good articial light.
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