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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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WARNING!
When using tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce
the risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to the unit.
Read all these instructions before operating this product and save these instructions.
Meaning of symbols marked on the product
Read the user manual before using the machine
Whenever the machine is in use, safety goggles
must be worn to safeguard against flying object,
as must ear protectors, such as a soundproof hel-
met, in order to protect the operator’s hearing. If
the operator is working in an area where there is a
risk of falling objects, a safety helmet must also be
worn.
Wear safety boots to protect against electric shock
Do not operate unit without proper attachments and
guards in place.
Keep hands away from blade
Keep people or animals at least 15m away from
the machine during operation
Wear gloves to protect your hands
READ YOUR USER MANUAL AND ALL SUPPLE-
MENTS (IF ANY ENCLOSED) THOROUGHLY BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
1.
Wear close fitting, tough work clothing
that will
provide protection, such as long slacks or trousers,
safety work shoes, heavy duty work gloves, hard hat,
a safety face shield, or safety glasses for eye protec-
tion and a good grade of ear plugs or other sound
barriers for hearing protection.
2.
Turn unit off
before setting it down.
3.
Always hold unit firmly with both hands,
the
thumb and fingers encircling the handles.
4.
Keep all screws and fasteners tight.
Never operate
your equipment when it is improperly adjusted or not
completely and securely assembled.
5.
Keep handles dry,
clean and free of fuel mixture.
6.
Check area you will be trimming for debris
that
may be struck or thrown during operation.
7.
Keep all parts of your body and clothing away
from blade
when starting or running engine. Before
starting engine, make sure blade will not come in
contact with any obstacle.
8.
Stop engine
before examining blade.
9.
Store equipment away from possible flammable
materials,
such as gas-powered water heaters,
clothes dryers, or oil-fired furnaces, portable
heaters, etc.
10.
Always keep
the blade and engine free of debris
build-up.
11.
Operation of equipment
should always be restricted
to mature and properly instructed individuals.
12. Inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove all
debris and hard ad sharp objects such as rocks,
glass, wire, etc. that can cause damage during oper-
ation.
13. Operate this unit in a well-ventilated area outdoors.
Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a
confined area.
14. This unit is for household use only.
15. Look behind and use care when backing up.
16. Never operate without good visibility and light.
17. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
18. Maintain hedge trimmer with care. Keep blades sharp
at all times, and clean for best and safest perform-
ance. Follow maintenance instructions. Always use a
clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluid,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any strong
solvents to clean your unit.
Refer to trimmer instructions for full starting and mainte-
nance instructions.
1.
WARNING:
Gasoline is highly flammable, and its
vapours can explode if ignited. Take the following pre-
cautions.
2.
Store fuel only in containers specifically designed
and approved for the storage of such materials.
3.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before fill-
ing the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel
tank, or ad fuel, when the engine is hot. Never oper-
ate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pres-
sure in the tank.
4.
Mix and add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area out-
doors where there are no sparks or flames. Slowly
remove the fuel cap only after stopping the engine.
Do not smoke while fuelling or mixing fuel. Wipe up
any spilt fuel from the unit immediately.
5.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do
not start the engine until the fuel vapours dissipate.
6.
Move the unit at least 10 feet (3m) from the fuelling
source area side before starting the engine. Do not
smoke, keep sparks and open flames from the area
when adding fuel or operating the unit.
7.
Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate
this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors.
WARNING:
Keep children, bystanders, and
animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If
approached stop unit immediately.
SAFETY WARNING FOR PETROL POW-
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