Southland SCS2052.1 Manual Del Operador página 5

Important Safe Operation Practices
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TRAINING
1. Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the
machine and disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the
equipment without proper instruction.
3. Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 75 feet (22.9 m) from the machine while
it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people, their property and themselves.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all
foreign objects.
2. Operate only on level ground to ensure machine stability. Do not operate on hard
surfaces as discharge debris can ricochet and cause injury.
3. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing
an adjustment or repair, to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can
cause serious injury to the eyes.
4. Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate outer garments and safety
goggles. Avoid loose-fitting clothes and use protective footwear that will improve
footing on slippery surfaces. Wear leather work gloves.
WARNING
5.
a. Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
b. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Do not
smoke while refueling.
c. Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap on the fuel tank or
add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow engine to
cool before refueling, at least two minutes.
d. If fuel is spilled, 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 fuel
vapors have disappeared.
e. Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
f. After refueling, replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
g. Never store fuel or chipper shredder with fuel in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
h. Never fill gasoline containers or the chipper shredder fuel tank inside of a
vehicle or in a truck bed. Accidental electrical static discharge can ignite fuel
vapors which could result in serious injury or death.
6. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine (motor) is running. (except
where specifically recommended by the manufacturer).
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
Fuel is highly flammable. Take the following precautions:
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