Garland MULE 341 G Instruction Manual - page 24
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Keep all parts of body away from cutting elements and
moving parts when the machine is running. Before
starting the machine, make sure that the cutting
element is not in contact with any object. A moment of
carelessness during the performance of the machine
may cause your clothing or other part of the body to
be cut by a cutter from the tool.
If you are an inexperienced user, we recommend first
practicing on a flat surface.
If the machine vibrates abnormally, stop the engine,
inspect the machine and look for the possible cause
and repair. If you cannot find the cause of the problem
take the machine to the service technician.
Do not touch the machine’s exhaust pipe
while the engine is running or shortly after
stopping it.
The exhaust pipe of this machine reaches high
temperatures during operation of the engine and
maintains these high temperatures for a few minutes
after stopping it.
Do not leave the machine running unattended. If you
have to leave the machine unattended, turn off the
engine, wait for the cutter to stop, and unplug the wire
from the spark plug.
Store idle tools out of the reach of children.
2.2.1. WORK CLOTHING
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothing, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
Use this machine with appropriate footwear. Never use
this machine barefoot or with sandals or open-toed
shoes.
When using this machine, wear the following
protective equipment:
- Eye and hearing protection
- Anti-slip boots
- Long pants.
The use of additional safety clothing and security
measures will reduce the risk of personal injury.
The noise caused by this machine can cause
hearing damage. Use auditory protection.
If you work with this machine regularly, visit your
doctor frequently to check your hearing ability.
Warning! When working with auditory protection,
you must pay more attention to visual signs as the
auditory senses will be weaker.
You should always have the following with you:
• Tools.
• Signaltapefortheworkarea.
• Mobilephone(Foruseinthecaseofemergency).
2.3. SAFETY IN THE WORK AREA
Do not operate this machine in explosive
atmospheres as well as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases and dust.
Never start the machine in enclosed areas
such as rooms or garages. This machine
emits dangerous gases through the exhaust
pipe that will accumulate in the area causing the air to
be toxic and harmful to the health of people, animals
and plants that are inside the area.
Do not start the machine in a room or enclosure.
The exhaust fumes and fuel fumes contain carbon
monoxide and harmful chemicals. In case of a