Ducati DGT 2600 Manual De Instrucciones página 28

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Owner's manual
• Never touch the nylon cutting head when
the engine is running. If it is necessary to
adjust the protector or nylon cutting head,
be sure to stop the engine and confirm
that the nylon cutting head has stopped
running.
• The engine should be turned off when the
machine is moved between work areas.
• Be careful not to hit the nylon cutting head
against stones, or the ground.
• Unreasonable rough operation will shorten
the life of the machine as well as create an
unsafe environment for yourself and those
around you.
• Pay attention to loosening and overheating
of parts. If there is any abnormality of the
machine, stop operation immediately and
check the machine carefully. If necessary,
have the machine serviced by anauthorized
dealer. Never continue to operate a
machine which may be malfunctioning.
• In start-up or during operation of the
engine, never touch hot parts such as the
muffler, the high voltage wire or the spark
plug.
• After the engine has stopped, the muffler
is still hot. Never place the machine in any
places where there are flammable materials
(dry grass, etc.), combustible gases or
combustible liquids.
• Pay special attention to operation in the
rain or just after the rain as the ground may
be slippery.
• If you slip or fall to the ground or into a
hole, release the throttle lever immediately.
• Be careful not to drop the machine or hit it
against obstacles.
• Before proceeding to adjust or repair the
machine, be sure to stop the engine and
detach the spark plug cap from the spark
plug.
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• When the machine is placed in storage for
a long time, drain fuel from the fuel tank
and carburetor. clean the parts, move the
machine to a safe place and confirm that
the engine is cooled down.
• Make periodic inspections to assure safe
and efficient operation. For a thorough
inspection of your machine, please contact
a dealer.
• Keep the machine away from fire or
sparks.
• It is believed that a condition called
Raynaud's syndrome, which affects the
fingers of certain individuals may be
brought about by exposure to vibration
and cold.
Exposure to vibration and cold may
cause tingling and burning sensations
followed by loss of color and numbness
in the fingers. The following precautions
are strongly recommended because the
minimum exposure which might trigger the
syndrome.
• Keep your body warm, specially the head,
neck, feet, ankles, hands and wrists.
• Maintain good blood circulation by
performing vigorous arm exercises during
frequent work breaks and also by not
smoking.
• Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill
each day with jobs where operating the
grass trimmer or other hand-held power
equipment is not required.
• If you experience discomfort, redness
and swelling of the fingers followed by
whitening and loss of feeling, consult your
physician before further exposing yourself
to cold and vibration.
• Always wear ear protection, as being
exposed to loud noise for long time can
result in diminished hearing or even loss
of hearing. Total face and head protection
must be worn to prevent bodily injury from