BlueBird 966067901_S22B5DA - Manual (Page 8)

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WARNING!
The engine can become very hot. To
avoid being burned, you must turn off
the engine and wait until all parts have
cooled before touching the engine.
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Check that the machine is in serviceable condition •
prior to use; see the chapter Maintenance,
Maintenance Schedule.
Only use the machine in daylight or in other well-lit
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conditions. Keep the machine a safe distance
from holes or other irregularities in the ground.
Pay attention to other possible risks.
Only allow the machine to be used by adults who
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are familiar with its use.
Never allow children or persons not trained in
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the use of the machine to use it. Local laws may
regulate the age of the user.
People and animals can distract you causing you
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to lose control of the machine. For this reason,
always concentrate and focus on the task at hand.
Make sure animals and people maintain a safe
distance from the machine.
Never leave the machine unsupervised with the
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engine running.
Make sure that other people are nearby when you
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are using the machine so that you can call for
help should an emergency arise.
The machine is tested and approved only with the
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equipment originally provided or recommended
by the manufacturer.
Preparations
Have first aid equipment at hand when using the •
machine.
Make sure no one else is in the vicinity of the
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machine when starting the engine, engaging the
drive or running the machine.
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,
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etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the
blades.
Locate fixed objects in the ground, such as
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sprinkler systems, poles, water valves, bases for
washing lines. Check for hidden electrical cables
or similar in the surface of the lawn. Run the
machine around these objects. Never intentionally
run the machine over foreign objects.
Make sure all guard plates and protective shields
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are in place and intact when using the machine.
Make sure no clothing, long hair or jewelry can
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catch in moving machine parts.
Never use the machine when barefoot. Always
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wear protective shoes or protective boots with
anti-slip and preferably with steel toes.
Wear approved ear-protection when running the
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machine. Ask your dealer about approved ear-
protection.
WARNING!
Always use approved protective
clothing and approved protective
equipment when using the machine.
Protective clothing and protective
equipment cannot eliminate the risk of
accidents, but wearing proper clothing
and the correct equipment will reduce
the degree of injury should an accident
occur. Ask your dealer about approved
protective clothing and approved
protective equipment recommended by
BlueBird.
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