Warnings And Safety Instructions - Hitachi CG-GT Bedienungsanleitung

2. Warnings and safety instructions

Operator safety
Never let a child or inexperienced person
operate the machine.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
Keep hands away from cutting
equipment.
Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting
equipment.
When the unit is turned off, make sure
the cutting attachment has stopped
before the unit is set down.
When operation is prolonged, take a
break from time to time so that you may
avoid possible whitefinger disease which
is caused by vibration.
Unit / machine safety
Inspect the entire unit/machine before
each use. Replace damaged parts.
Check for fuel leaks and make sure all
fasteners are in place and securely
tightened.
Replace parts that are cracked, chipped
or damaged in any way before using the
unit/machine.
Make sure the safety guard is properly
attached.
Use only accessories as recommended
for this unit/machine by the manufacturer.
WARNING!
Never modify the unit/machine in any
way. Do not use your unit/machine for
any job except that for which it is
intended.
GB-6
Cutting safety
Do not cut any material other than grass
and brush.
Inspect the area to be cut before each
use. Remove objects which can be
thrown or become entangled.
For respiratory protection, wear an
aerosol protection mask when cutting the
grass after insecticide is scattered.
Keep others including children, animals,
bystanders and helpers outside the 15 m
hazard zone. Stop the engine
immediately if you are approached.
Always keep the engine on the right side
of your body.
Hold the unit/machine firmly with both
hands.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
over-reach.
Keep all parts of your body away from
the muffler and cutting attachment when
the engine is running.
Keep cutting attachment below waist
level.
Transport and storage
Store unit/machine out of the reach of
children.
Clean and maintenance the unit carefully
and store it in a dry place
Make sure engine switch is off when
transporting or storing.
When transporting in a vehicle or storage,
cover blade with blade cover.
If situations occur which are not covered
in this manual, take care and use common
sense. Contact HITACHI dealer if you
need assistance. Pay special attention to
statements preceded by the following
words:
WARNING!
Indicates a strong possibility of severe
personal injury or loss of life, if
instructions are not followed.
CAUTION!
Indicates a possibility of personal injury or
equipment damage, if instructions are not
followed.
NOTE!
Helpful information for correct function and
use.