Operator Manual

SAFETY
8 - BLUEBIRD
Preparations
Make sure that you always have rst aid •
equipment at hand when using the machine.
Make sure nobody else is in the vicinity of the •
machine when you start the engine, engage the
drive or run the machine.
Make sure animals and people maintain a safe •
distance from the machine.
Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys, •
steel wire, etc. that could become caught in
moving machine parts and thrown out.
Find and locate all xed 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.
Makes sure no clothing, long hair or jewelry can •
catch in moving machine parts.
Never use the machine when barefoot. Always •
wear protective shoes or protective boots with
anti-slip and preferably with steel toes.
Wear approved ear-protection when running the •
machine. Ask your dealer about approved ear-
protection.
Observe all safety instructions; otherwise you may •
injure yourself or others around you.
Make sure that the machine is in serviceable •
condition prior to use.
Make sure that all protective devices are in place •
when the machine is in use.
Stop the engine and wait until all machine •
movement comes to a standstill before service,
adjustment or cleaning.
Do not run the engine in poorly ventilated spaces.•
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.