General Safety; Work Area Safety; Personal Safety - GMC LTP30 Manual De Instrucciones

General Safety

WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
WARNING: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced, physical or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

1) Work area safety

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a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a powered tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.

2) Personal safety

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a powered
tool. Do not use a powered tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating a powered tool may result in
serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position when not operating the
tool and make use of other safety features which prevent unintentional starting
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the powered tool on. A wrench or a
key left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control
of the tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards.
WARNING: User exposure to tool vibration can result in loss of sense of touch, numbness, tingling
and reduced ability to grip. Long term exposure can lead to a chronic condition. If necessary limit
the length of time exposed to vibration. Use the figures provided in the specification relating to
vibration if provided to calculate the duration and frequency of operating the tool. The 2002/44/EC
directive relating to vibration in the workplace may provide useful information even for domestic
use of tools. In the first instance of feeling uncomfortable due to vibration STOP using the tool
immediately.
WARNING: Always wear ear protection where the sound level exceeds 85dB(A) and limit the time
of exposure if necessary. If sound levels are uncomfortable even with ear protection stop using the
tool immediately and check the ear protection is correctly fitted and provides the right level of sound
attenuation for the level of sound produced by your tool.
3) Tool use and care
a) Maintain tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
b) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
c) Use the tool's accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the tool for
operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
4) Service
a) Have your tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the tool is maintained.
Internal Combustion Engine Safety
Dangerous environment
• Do not use petrol tools in damp or wet conditions, or expose them to rain. Provide adequate
surrounding work space and keep area well lit.
• Do not use petrol tools where there is a risk of explosion or fire from combustible material,
flammable liquids, flammable gases, or dust of an explosive nature
Switch off
• Ensure that the engine has stopped before attaching any accessories to the tool
• If the tool stops unexpectedly ensure that the power is switched off and the engine is not
running before attempting to check the tool
Running-in the engine
• New tools should be used at moderate speed
• Do not maintain high engine speed until the engine is completely run-in
• The engine will not be capable of developing maximum power until the end of the running-in
period
• When first using the tool, periodically stop and check that all nuts and screws are securely
fastened and tighten them as necessary
• Do not use fuels containing methanol or ethanol, as these may cause internal damage to the
fuel tank and fuel lines
Warning
• Never leave the tool running unattended
• Never leave the machine unattended when parts are still hot
Servicing
• We recommended that your tool is serviced shortly after its first use
• In normal use, have the tool serviced regularly
• Do not modify any of the components of this tool. To do so would invalidate your guarantee, and
could result in injury to yourself or others around you
• Always have your tool serviced at an authorized service centre
Storage
• Clean the tool completely after use
• Be careful not to damage the fuel tank, or fuel lines, when it is placed on the ground
• Ensure that the tool will not be subject to impact damage; any damage could cause the tool to
become unsafe
• Store the tool away from direct sunlight
• Ensure that fuel and oil is stored in a safe place, away from heat, direct sunlight or any source
of ignition
• Whenever the machine is likely to be out of use for an extended period of time, proceed as
follows:
• Empty the fuel tank completely
• Protect all metal engine parts from corrosion by coating them with oil
• Remove the spark plug, put a few drops of oil into the cylinder and then pull the recoil starter 2
to 3 times in order to distribute the oil evenly
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