Sisis DART - Training Safety; Preparation for Operation; Safe Operation Guidelines

DART SEPT ‘12
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Important Safety Instructions
In order to operate the machine safely please follow these Health and Safety guidelines.
TRAINING
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL WITH CARE. IF YOU ARE IN
ANY DOUBT PLEASE ASK YOUR EMPLOYER OR CONTACT US DIRECT AT SISIS.
CAUTION
• Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Local regulations or insurance
may restrict the age of the operator.
• Never operate while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
PREPARATION
• While operating always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the machine barefoot or in open
sandals.
• Thoroughly inspect where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other foreign objects.
PETROL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND WILL DAMAGE GRASS IF SPILT.
WARNING
A) Store fuel in containers specically designed for this purpose.
B) Refuel out doors and do not refuel whilst smoking.
C) Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or
when the engine is hot.
D) If petrol is spilled do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spill and avoid
creating any sources of ignition until the vapours have dissipated.
• Replace damaged or faulty silencers.
• Before using the machine always inspect the safety devices including the cut off switch and the blades for excessive
wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
OPERATION
• Do not operate the engine in a conned space where dangerous CARBON MONOXIDE fumes can collect.
• Operate only in daylight or good articial light.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Walk. Never run.
• Exercise extreme care on slopes when changing direction.
• Do not operate excessively steep slopes.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you.
• Stop the tines when transporting the machine.
• Never operate the machine with defective guards or shields or without the safety devices, for example without the
deector plate or grassbox in place.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
• Disengage all blades and drive clutches before starting.
• Start the engine carefully following the instructions with feet well away from the blades.
• Do not tilt the machine when starting the engine.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under moving parts.
• Never pick up or carry the machine while the engine is running.