Section 5 Inspections before operation and work
Be sure to inspect the machine before starting operation and work.
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Danger
● When inspecting, servicing or adjusting
the machine, be sure to stop the
engine and apply the parking brake.
● While the engine is running or hot,
never supply the oil. You may be burnt.
● Never replenish the fuel with a
cigarette in the mouth or illuminate
with open flame. After replenishing the
fuel, tighten the fuel cap securely and
clean the spilt fuel completely.
Otherwise, a fire may be caused.
● If the fuel pipe is damaged, the fuel
may leak. Be sure to check the fuel
pipe. Otherwise, a fire may be caused.
Warning
● For safe and smooth operation, the
person who uses the machine should
inspect the machine every day before
starting operation. If any trouble is
detected, repair immediately. After
completion of operation, check for
abnormalities.
● When inspecting or servicing the
machine, place the machine on a flat
and stable surface and choke the
wheels to prevent the machine from
falling down or moving. Otherwise, the
machine may fall down and an accident
may be caused.
● If you start the engine for the
inspections before the operation or
work, avoid a closed room.
● When inspecting before operation or
work, do not permit anybody
(particularly children) to approach the
machine.
Caution
● Inspect or service the machine after the
muffler, engine and other hot parts
have completely cooled down.
Otherwise, you may be burnt.
● Be sure to reinstall covers which are
removed for inspections or services.
Otherwise, you may be caught by the
rotary parts of the machine and injured.
1. Physical condition and clothing
of operator
① Physical condition
You should be healthy when working. If
you cannot concentrate yourself to the
work because of fatigue, sickness,
influence of medicine or other reason, do
not perform the work. Particularly, if you
are drunken, pregnant or under 18 years
old, you should not work.
② Clothing
● Avoid loose fitting clothing which may
be caught by operating lever or
machine parts.
● Wear safety shoes or shoes with
creepers.
● Wear a helmet.
● Be sure to wear protection goggles,
mask, gloves or other protectors as
required.
* Do not use towel as a headband or
neck wrap, or do not hung towel from
the waist.
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