Safety Precautions - Shindaiwa EC7500 Manuel D'utilisation

Safety Precautions

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Using this cut-off saw, or any other
high-speed power tool, can be
hazardous. As a result, you must
employ special safety precautions to
reduce the risk of injury or fire.
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Children and people who do not
understand this manual must not use
this unit.
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Never allow other people or animals
to be near the unit when starting or
operating.
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Never touch a rotating cut-off wheel.
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Operate the unit only in a well
ventilated area.
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Never operate the unit in a closed
area such as a room, warehouse or
tunnel. Running the unit in a closed
area may cause serious illness or
even death due to exhaust gas.
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Never allow any people or animals
near exhaust gas.
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Never inhale exhaust gas.
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Never make unauthorized
modifications or alterations to any of
the components of the unit, and never
operate the unit without the wheel
guard or muffler.
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This unit is designed for one-man
operation and must be operated by
only one person.
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Never operate the unit when you
are tired or under influence of any
substance that could impair vision,
dexterity or judgement.
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Mixing fuel and engine fueling must
be done outside, and where no other
combustibles are nearby.
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Open the fuel cap slowly to release
any possible build-up of pressure.
WARNING!
Before Operation
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When operating the unit, always
wear snug-fitting clothing, safety
gloves, safety non-skid footwear,
hearing protection, a dust-proof
mask, a helmet and goggles. Never
wear floppy clothing, shorts, sandals
or accessories that could become
entangled.
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A first-time operator should obtain
practical instruction from a dealer or an
experienced user before using the unit.
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To minimize the risk of sparks igniting
clothing while operating the unit, wear
clothing made of leather, wool, tightly-
woven cotton, or cotton treated with
flame-retardant.
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Never use any cut-off wheel that is
not recommended in this manual.
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Do not start or operate the unit unless
you have a clear work area and
secure footing.
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Do not operate the machine for more
than two hours a day in total. Do not
operate it for more than ten minutes
continuously. Due to vibration,
excessive operation may cause you
white finger disease.
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Never smoke or use fire near the unit
or its fuel.
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Since the muffler and exhaust gas
become very hot, make sure there
are no flammable substances near
the unit.
WARNING!
Fueling the Unit
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Never refuel when the unit is hot.
Allow to cool before refueling.
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Never fuel when the engine is
running.
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Never run the unit if you discover a
fuel leak.
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Make sure all the components are
in place and the bolts are securely
fastened.
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Make sure the cut-off wheel is
securely fastened and is not
damaged. Never use a cut-off wheel
with cracks, distortion, or one that is
unbalanced.
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Make sure the belt tension is properly
adjusted and the wheel guard, belt
guard and clutch cover are securely
assembled.
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Always inspect the front handle, rear
handle and wheel guard before use,
and never use the unit if the parts are
damaged.
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Before cutting into a material,
familiarize yourself with the risks
associated with dust, fumes, or
mists that may be generated during
operation. Make sure you provide
adequate protection against harmful
emissions. A high-performance
respirator and/or water attachment
may be required.
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Do not use the cut-off saw to cut
or disturb asbestos or products
containing or wrapped in asbestos.
If you believe you might be cutting
asbestos, contact your supervisor.
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After fueling, wipe all spilled fuel.
Cutting metal may cause sparks from
the cut-off wheel and may ignite spilled
fuel which could result in serious injury.
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