Safety Instructions; Operator; Personal Protective Equipment; Handling Of Petrol And Oil - AL-KO solo 442 Instrucciones De Funcionamiento

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3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION!
Danger of hearing impairment
The appliance is extremely loud during
operation. This can cause hearing impair-
ment to the operator and to persons and
animals in the vicinity.
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Only work when wearing hearing pro-
tection.
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Maintain a safe distance to persons
or animals, or switch off the appli-
ance if persons or animals approach.
NOTE
It is essential to familiarise yourself with
the operation of the appliance. In particu-
lar, learn how the appliance can be im-
mediately stopped.
3.1

Operator

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Young people under 16 years of age and
people who do not know the instructions for
use are not allowed to use the appliance.
Heed any country-specific safety regulations
concerning the minimum age of the user.
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If you are working with such an appliance for
the first time: Have the salesperson or an-
other expert explain the operation of the ap-
pliance. Or attend a course.
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To operate the appliance, you must be rested
and in good physical and mental health. If
you must not exert yourself for health reas-
ons, ask your doctor whether it is possible to
work with this appliance.
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Do not operate the machine if you are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
3.2

Personal protective equipment

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Wear clothing and protective equipment in
accordance with the regulations in order to
avoid injuries to the head and limbs, as well
as to avoid hearing impairment.
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The clothing must be appropriate (tightly fit-
ting) and must not restrict movements. If you
have long hair, it is essential to wear a hair
net. Never wear loose items of clothing or ac-
cessories that be pulled into the appliance,
e.g. scarves, loose-fitting shirts, long neck
chains.
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The personal protective equipment com-
prises:
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Hearing protection (e.g. ear defenders,
especially when working for than 2.5
hours a day)
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Protective glasses
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Sturdy work gloves, vibration and shock
absorbent
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Safety boots with high-grip sole and steel
toe caps
3.3

Handling of petrol and oil

DANGER!
Risk of explosion and fire
An escaping petrol/air mixture can cause
an explosive atmosphere. Deflagation,
explosion and fire can lead to serious
and even fatal injuries if fuel is not
handled properly.
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Do not smoke when dealing with pet-
rol.
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Only handle petrol out of doors and
never in enclosed spaces.
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It is essential to heed the code of
conduct stated below.
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Only transport and store petrol and oil in con-
tainers approved for that purpose. Ensure
that children have no access to stored petrol
and oil.
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In order to avoid ground contamination (en-
vironmental protection) when filling, ensure
that no petrol or oil enters the soil. Use a fun-
nel for filling.
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Never fill the appliance in enclosed spaces.
Petrol vapours may gather at ground level,
and thereby result in a deflagration or even
an explosion.
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Immediately wipe any spilled petrol off the
appliance and the ground. Allow textiles used
to wipe off petrol to dry in a well ventilated
place before disposing of them. Otherwise,
sudden self-ignition may occur.
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If petrol has been spilled, petrol vapours oc-
cur. For this reason, do not start the appli-
ance at the same location but at least 3 m
away.
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Avoid skin contact with mineral oil products.
Do not inhale petrol vapours. When filling, al-
ways wear protective gloves. Change and
clean protective clothing regularly.
Safety instructions
Saug-/Blasgerät 442