BlueBird BB550A_968999494 - Manual (Page 8)

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Preparations
Have first aid equipment at hand when using the •
machine.
Check that nobody else is in the vicinity of the
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machine when you start the engine, engage the
drive or run the machine.
Keep animals and people a safe distance from
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the machine.
Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys,
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steel wire, etc. that could become caught in
moving machine parts and thrown out.
find and locate all fixed objects in the ground,
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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.
Ensure that all guard plates and protective
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shields are in place and intact when using the
machine. Ensure that all protective devices are in
place when the machine is in use.
remove loose clothing or jewelry and secure long
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hair that can catch in moving machine parts.
Wear protective shoes or boots. It is
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recommended that the footwear have anti-slip
with steel toes. Never use the machine when
barefoot.
Wear approved ear-protection when running the
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machine. Ask your dealer about approved ear-
protection.
observe all safety instructions; otherwise you may
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injure yourself or others around you.
make sure that the machine is in serviceable
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condition prior to use.
Stop the engine and wait until all machine
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movement comes to a standstill before service,
adjustment or cleaning.
do not run the engine in poorly ventilated spaces.
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Avoid slopes that are too steep to use the •
machine safely.
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WARNING!
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.