BlueBird CL550A - Manual (Page 9)

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• Makes sure no clothing, long hair or jewelry can
catch in moving machine parts.
• Wear approved ear-protection when running the
machine. Ask your dealer about approved ear-
protection.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut
off the engine and make certain all moving parts
have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire,
and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent
accidental starting.
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
• Never operate the machine without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices in place.
• Keep children and pets away.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.
• Never allow bystanders near the unit.
• Use only attachments and accessories
approved by the manufacturer of the machine
(such as wheel weights, counterweights, and
the like.)
• Never operate the BedBug without good
visibility or light.
• Be careful when trenching in hard ground. The
tines may catch in the ground and propel the
BedBug forward. If this occurs, let go of the
handlebars and do not restrain the machine.
• Use extreme caution when pulling the machine
towards you.
• Do no change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine.
• Start the engine carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the
tines.
• Never pick up or carry a machine while the
engine is running.
• Do not operate the BedBug while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Do not use the machine on grades of more
than 20°. We recommend working across
slopes rather than up and down. This will yield
a more even result. Do not leave the machine
standing on a slope unattended.
• Do not use the machine on any surface other
than earth, dirt, ground.
Always use approved protective clothing
and approved protective equipment when
using the machine. Protective clothing and
protective equipment cannot eliminate the
risk of accidents, but wearing proper
clothing and the correct equipment will
reduce the degree of injury should an
accident occur. Ask your dealer about
approved protective clothing and approved
protective equipment recommended by
BlueBird.
WARNING!
Operating
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on
or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay
alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine
(motor), remove the wire from the spark plug,
thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage,
and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the machine.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine (motor) and check immediately for
the cause. Vibration is generally a warning sign
of trouble.
• Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the
operating position, before unclogging the tines,
and when making any repairs, adjustments, and
inspections.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage the power
take-off, lower the attachment, stop the engine.