Safety Overview; Section 1 Safety Overview - Cobra BC270KB Owner's Manual

1. Safety Overview

ALL OPERATORS MUST READ THE
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE
MACHINERY.
Always follow safe operating and maintenance
practices.
Read the manual before operating the
machinery.
Wear protective head, eye and ear
equipment.
Wear protective foot wear and gloves.
Cover and protect arms and legs.
Never operate machinery when tired, ill or
under the influence alcohol or drugs.
Keep bystanders a safe distance of at least
15m from the operating trimmer.
WARNING: When using petrol tools, basic
safety precautions, including the following, should
always be followed to reduce the risk of serious
personal injury and/or damage to the unit. Read all
these instruction before operating this product and
retain these instructions for future reference.
WARNING: This machine produces an
electromagnetic field during operation. This field
may under some circumstances interfere with active
or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with
medical implants to consult their physician and the
medical implant manufacturer before operating this
machine.
Training
1. Before using the trimmer read the instructions
carefully. Familiarise yourself with the controls
and pay particular attention in learning how to
stop the machine in an emergency.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the machinery. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
3. Never operate while people, especially children
or pets are nearby.
4. Never use the trimmer if the operator is taking
medicine or substances that could affect or
impair his ability to react or concentrate.
5. Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
Before you start
1. While trimming, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open toed
sandals.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all objects
which can damage or be thrown by the
machine.
3. WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable. Store
fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose. Refuel outdoors only and do not
smoke while refuelling; add fuel before starting
the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel
tank or add petrol while the engine is running or
when the engine is hot. If petrol is spilled, do not
attempt to start the engine, but move the
machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol
vapours have dissipated. Replace all fuel tank
and container caps securely.
4. Replace faulty silencers or other parts.
5. Before using, always visually inspect to see that
the trimmer head, blade, and bolts are not worn
or damaged. Replace worn or damaged parts.
Operation and Caution
1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect, refuel outdoors only.
2. Always wear protective equipment, including
footwear, gloves eye and ear protection.
Appropriate clothing
protection whilst operating the brushcutter. Never
wear clothing that become entangled.
3. Operate only in daylight or in good artificial light.
4. Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass,
where feasible.
5. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
6. Walk, never run, always be in control of the
machinery.
7. Exercise extreme
direction on slopes.
8. Do not work on excessively steep slopes of more
than 20°
9. Never operate the trimmer with defective guards,
or without safety devices in place.
10. Do not change the engine governor settings
or over speed the engine.
11. Keep your feet well away from the blade when
starting the engine and in accordance with the
instructions.
12. Always ensure the engine is fully switched off
before carrying the trimmer.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
wire, make sure that all moving parts have come
to a complete stop and make sure engine has
had time to cool.
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