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The operator and the employer of the operator must
know and prevent the risks during operation of the
product.
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Do not let a person operate the product unless they
read and understand the contents of the operator's
manual.
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Do not operate the product unless you receive
training before use. Make sure that all operators
receive training.
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Do not let a child operate the product.
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Only let approved persons operate the product.
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The operator is responsible for accidents that occur
to other persons or their property.
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Do not use the product if you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
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Always be careful and use your common sense.
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This product produces an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field can under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To decrease the risk of serious
injury or death, we recommend persons with medical
implants to speak to their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this product.
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Keep the product clean. Make sure that you can
clearly read signs and decals.
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Do not use the product if it is damaged.
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Do not make modifications to this product.
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Do not operate the product if it is possible that other
persons have made modifications to the product.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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Make sure that you know how to stop the engine
quickly in an emergency.
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The operator must have the physical strength that is
necessary to operate the product safely.
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Do not operate the product without all protective
covers installed.
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Use personal protective equipment. Refer to
Personal protective equipment on page 6 .
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Make sure that only approved persons are in the
work area.
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Keep the work area clean and bright.
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Make sure that you are in a safe and stable position
during operation.
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Make sure that there is no grease or oil on the
handles, the safety frame and other surfaces on the
product. Slippery surfaces can cause the product to
fall and there is a risk of injury and damage to the
product.
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Do not use the product in areas where fire or
explosions can occur.
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The product can cause objects to eject at high
speed. Make sure that all persons in the work
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area use approved personal protective equipment.
Remove loose objects from the work area.
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Before you go away from the product, stop the
engine and make sure that there is no risk of
accidental start.
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Make sure that clothes, long hair and jewelry do not
get caught in moving parts.
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Do not hit the product.
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Always operate the product from behind with your
two hands on the handle. Do not touch the rammer
shoe when the product is on.
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Do not operate the product near electrical cables.
The product does not have electrical insulation and
injury or death can occur.
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Before you operate the product, find out if there are
hidden wires, cables and pipes in the work area.
If the product hits a hidden object, stop the engine
immediately and examine the product and the object.
Do not start to operate the product again until you
know that it is safe to continue.
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Put the product in an upright position before you
start it.
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Do not sit on the product.
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Keep your feet away from the rammer shoe.
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Do not operate the product with your leg on the
handle.
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Do not operate the product on solid rock, hard
concrete or other hard surfaces. There is a risk of
injury and damage to the product.
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Do not operate the product on a slope.
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When you operate the product in a trench or other
small space, make sure that the rammer shoe can
move freely. If the space is too small for the rammer
shoe, there is a risk of damage to the product. There
is also a risk of injury from sudden movements in the
product.
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If the product falls on its side during operation, stop
the engine before you lift the product to upright
position.
Vibration safety
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
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During operation of the product, vibrations go from
the product to the operator. Regular and frequent
operation of the product can cause or increase the
degree of injuries to the operator. Injuries can occur
in fingers, hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, and/or
nerves and blood supply or other body parts. The
injuries can be debilitating and/or permanent, and
can increase gradually during weeks, months or
years. Possible injuries include damage to the blood
circulation system, the nervous system, joints, and
other body structures.
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Symptoms can occur during operation of the product
or at other times. If you have symptoms and
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