Dolmar EV-3618 Manuel D'instructions Original page 7

Personal
equipment
• Dress Properly. The clothing
worn should
and appropriate, i.e. it should
be tight-fitting but not cause
hindrance. Do not wear either
jewelry or clothing which could
become entangled in to machine.
Wear protecting hair covering to
contain long hair.
• Always wear ear protections to
avoid hearing loss.
• Wear protective
goggles to protect eyes from
flying objects and debris.
• Wear protective
prevent injury to fingers.
• Wear dust mask to reduce the
risk of injury.
• When using
always wear sturdy shoes with
a non-slip sole. This protects
against injuries and ensures a
good footing.
• While operating the machine,
always wear
footwear and long trousers.
Do not operate the machine
when barefoot or wearing open
sandals.
Work area safety
• Keep children and bystanders,
including animals, away while
operating the machine.
• Check the work area whether
there are no stones, wires,
glass, or other foreign objects.
Foreign object may be caught
up or flung by the machine,
result in damage or injury.
protective
be functional
glasses or
gloves to
the machine,
substantial
• Operate the machine under
good visibility
conditions only. Do not operate
the machine in darkness or fog.
• Do not operate machine in
explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. The
machine creates sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Do not expose the machine to rain
or wet conditions. Water entering
the machine may increase the
risk of electric shock.
Starting up the machine
• Before connect the plug or
switch on the machine:
– Check the plug and cord and
confirm that they are good
condition.
– Check all the screws, nuts
and other fasteners are
properly secured.
– Check cutting tools are in
place and good working
condition.
– Check guards and safe
devices, such as deflectors
or grass catcher, function
well.
– Check the air vents are not
covered by dust or other
foreign
them with a soft brush or
cloth if they are blocked.
– Replace
unreadable labels.
and daylight
materials. Clean
damaged or
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