Safety Requirements - GGP ITALY HTJ 550 Manuel D'utilisation

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3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A) TRAINING
1) Read the instructions carefully. Become
acquainted with the controls and the proper use
of the machine. Learn how to stop the engine
quickly.
2) Only use the machine for its intended use, that
is "the cutting and trimming of hedges, con-
sisting in plants with small sized branches".
Any other use may be dangerous and severly da-
ma ge the machine. Examples of improper use may
include, but are not limited to:
– general grass cutting and in particular, near
kerbs;
– chopping material for composts;
– pruning;
– using the machine for cutting non-plant material;
– use of the machine by more than one person.
3) Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the machine. Local re-
gulations may restrict the age of the operator.
4) The machine must never be used by more than
one person.
5) Never use the machine:
– when people, especially children or pets are in
the vicinity;
– if the user is tired or unwell, or has taken medi-
ci ne, drugs, alcohol or any substances which
may slow his reflexes and compromise his jud-
gement;
– if the user is not capable of holding the ma chine
firmly with two hands and/or of remaining stand-
ing on the ground whilst working.
6) Remember that the operator or user is respon-
sible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
B) PREPARATION
1) Always wear adequate clothing when using the
machine which do not hamper movements in any
manner.
– Always wear slim-fitting protective clothing, fit-
ted with shear-proof protection devices.
– Always wear protective gloves and eye-goggles
and safety anti-shear boots with non-slip so les.
– Always wear ear and hearing protection de vi-
ces.
– Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces, or any
han ging or flapping accessory that could catch
in the machine or in any objects or ma te rials in
the work area.
– Tie your hair back if it is long.
2) WARNING: DANGER! Fuel is highly flamma-
ble:
– keep the fuel in containers which have been
specifically manufactured and homologated for
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– never smoke when handling fuel;
– slowly open the fuel tank to allow the pressure
– top up the tank with fuel in the open air, using
– add fuel before starting the engine. Never re-
– if you have split some fuel, do not attempt to
– immediately clean up all traces of fuel spilt on
– never start the machine in the same place you
– make sure your clothing does not come into con-
– always put the tank and fuel container caps back
3) Replace faulty or damaged silencers.
4) Before using the machine, check its general
con dition and in particular:
– the accelerator lever and the safety lever must
– the accelerator lever must remain locked until
– the engine stop switch must easily move from
– the electric cables and in particular the spark
– the machine handgrips and protection devices
– the blades must never be damaged or in poor
5) Before starting your work, make sure that all the
protection devices are correctly fitted.
C) OPERATION
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
2) Work only in daylight or good artificial light.
3) Take on a firm and well-balanced position:
– where possible avoid working on wet slippy
– avoid using unstable ladders or platforms;
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
such use;
inside to decrease gradually;
a tunnel;
mo ve the fuel tank cap or add fuel while the en-
gine is running or when the engine is hot;
start the engine but move the machine away
from the area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until the fuel has evaporated
and fuel vapours have dissipated;
the machine or on the ground;
re filled it with fuel;
tact with the fuel, on the contrary, change your
clothes before starting the engine;
on and tighten well.
mo ve freely, they must not need forcing and
should return automatically and rapidly back to
the neutral position;
the safety lever is pressed;
one position to the other;
plug cable must be in perfect condition to a void
the generation of any sparks and the cap must
be correctly fitted on the spark plug;
must be clean and dry and well fastened to the
machine;
condition;
ground or in any case on uneven or ripid
ground which does not guarantee stability for
the operator;