Safety Rules; Basic Safety Precautions - Efco DS 3500 S Manual De Instrucciones

Basic Safety Precautions

• Read this manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow all
safety rules, precautions, and operating
instructions before attempting to use the
unit.
• Restrict the use of your brush cutter to
adult users who understand and can follow
safety rules, precautions, and operating
instructions found in this manual. Minors
should never be allowed to use a brush
cutter.
• Do not handle or operate a brush cutter
when you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you
have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication.
You must be in good physical condition
and mentally alert. Brush cutter work is
strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operating a
brush cutter. Be more cautious before rest
periods and towards the end of your shift.
• Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) away from
the work area. Do not allow other
or animals to be near the brush cutter when
starting or operating the brush cutter.
• Major cases of brush cutter accidents
happen when the blade or thrown objects
hits the operator. While working with the
brush cutter, always use safety protective
approved clothing. The use of protective
clothing does not eliminate injury risks,
but reduces the injury effects in case of
accident. Consult your trusted supplier
to choose equipment
with legislation. The clothing must be
proper and not an obstacle. Wear adherent
protective clothing. Protective jackets and
dungarees leggings are ideal. Do not
wear clothes, scarves, ties or bracelets that
may get stuck into twigs. Tie up and protect

SAFETY RULES

• Only allow others to use this brush cutter
• Check the brush cutter each day to ensure
• Never use a damaged, modifi ed, or
people
• Carefully plan your operation in advance.
• All brush cutter service, other than the
in compliance • The brush cutter must only be used for
• It is unadvisable to hitch tools or applications
long hair (example with foulards, cap,
helmets, etc.). Safety boots having skid-
proof sole and anti-piercing insert. Wear
protective goggles or face screens. Use
protections against noises: for example,
noise reduction ear guards or earplugs.
The use of protections for the ear requires
much more attention and caution, because
the perception of audible
(screaming, alarms, etc.) is limited. Always
remove your hearing protection as soon as
the engine stops. Wear gloves that permit
the maximum absorption of vibrations.
who have read this Operator's Manual or
received adeguate instructions for the safe
and proper use of this brush cutter.
that each device, whether for safety or
otherwise, is functional.
improperly repaired
brush cutter. Do not remove, damage or
deactivate any of the safety devices. Only
use cutting tools indicated in the table
(page 10). Always replace cutting tools or
safety devices immediately if it becomes
damaged, broken or is otherwise removed.
Do not start cutting until you have a clear
work area, secure footing, and a planned
retreat path.
operations shown in the present manual,
have to be performed by competent
personnel.
trimming grass, grass clearing and / or
forestry clearing. It is unadvisable to cut
other types of material.
to the P.t.o. that are not specifi ed by the
manufacturer.
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warning signals
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