Contraindications For Use; General Safety Recommendations - Sima DUPLO Manual De Instrucciones Original

5. CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR USE

• For safe operation, never operate the machine when you are tired, sick, angry or upset, or when
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Do not use the machine to do other work other than trowelled.
• Do not place the machine in operation if not in the work area well clear.
• Do not use the machine on dry pavement or hardened.
• Do not approach the machine in operation to areas containing salient elements of the trowelled
surface, such as steel rods or other material that might collide with the machine and off balance
• Never leave the machine on.
• Do not bend down the machine without first disconnecting the motor.
• Do not place the machine on if this is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely and
securely assembled.
• Do not let children climb on the machine.
• Do not allow outsiders to make use of the machine, make sure that any person authorized by
you to use the machine, understand the safety rules contained in this manual.

6. GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

• Before starting the machine read the instructions carefully and observe compliance with safety
standards
• When working first with DUPLO model, the operator must exercise extreme caution to the
maximum until you gain some skill and know clearly the reactions of the machine.
• Make sure to use this machine in perfect technical condition and fully operational.
• Do not operate the machine if you have assembled all the protections and safeguards that have
been designed.
• We recommend the use of adequate labor protection clothes, boots, gloves, hearing protection
etc. .. Always use approved material.
• Note that the trowelled surface is free of obstacles and contains no protruding like bars of steel
or other material
• Always use personal protective equipment (EPI) according to the work being done
• Work clothes should not include loose clothing that can be caught by moving parts of the
machine.
• When moving the machine, do so always with the engine stopped.
• To use gasoline-powered machines, the workplace should always be well ventilated because the
combustion gases emitted by the exhaust are toxic.
• Take care not to touch especially engine exhaust with the machine in operation as it reaches
high temperatures can be maintained for several minutes after shutdown.
• Consider the safety recommendations laid down by the engine manufacturer in his book of
instructions. (petrol engine).
• Do not handle or operate on the mechanical and electrical machine with the engine running,
when necessary must be done with the machine stop and the engine ignition key removed.
• Never smoke while filling the fuel tank of the machine, before doing so make sure you have
turned off the engine.
• Use gloves for changing blades
• Do not allow people or animals come closer to the machine in operation
• Do not stand under the machine when it is moved by crane or forklift
• Examine the machine periodically to see if there are any loose or subject any damaged parts.
• Servicing of the machine, except the operations described in this manual, should be performed
by competent technical personnel, inadequate technical service may lead to a dangerous failure.
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