BlueBird CL550A - Manual (Page 8)

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• Never allow children or persons not trained in
the use of the machine to use or service it. Local
laws may regulate the age of the user.
• People and animals can distract you causing
you to lose control of the machine. For this
reason, you should always concentrate and
focus on the task at hand.
• Never leave the machine unsupervised with the
engine running.
• Make sure that other people are nearby when
you are using the machine so that you can call
for help should an emergency arise.
• The machine is tested and approved only with
the equipment originally provided or
recommended by the manufacturer.
Overexposure to vibration may lead to
circulatory or nerve damage, particularly
in people who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experience
symptoms that could have been caused
by overexposure to vibration. Examples
of common symptoms include
numbness, pain, muscle weakness,
change of skin color or an
uncomfortable feeling of tingling. These
symptoms appear most frequently in the
fingers, hands or wrists.
WARNING!
The engine can become very hot. To
avoid being burned, you must turn off the
engine and wait until all parts have cooled
before touching the engine.
WARNING!
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Training
• Read the operating and service instruction
manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage the
controls quickly.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment.
Never allow adults to operate the equipment
without proper instruction.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people, their property, and themselves.
Preparations
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all foreign
objects.
• Disengage all clutches before starting the
engine (motor).
• Do not operate the equipment without wearing
adequate outer garments. Wear protective
footwear that will improve footing on slippery
surfaces.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while
the engine (motor) is running (except where
specifically recommended by the
manufacturer).
• Make sure that you always have first aid
equipment at hand when using the machine.
• Make sure animals and people maintain a safe
distance from the machine.
• Find and locate all fixed objects in the ground,
such as sprinkler systems, poles, water valves,
bases for washing lines, etc. Be certain to
check for hidden electrical cables or similar in
the surface of the lawn. Always run the machine
around these objects. Never intentionally run
the machine over foreign objects.
• Make sure all guard plates and protective
shields are in place and intact when using the
machine.