Symbol Technologies T350 - Manual (Page 4)

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SAFETY
Be Aware of the Working Environment
Avoid long-term opera-
tion in very hot or very
cold weather.
Make sure bystanders
or observers outside the
15 meter “danger zone”
wear eye protection.
Be extremely careful of slip-
pery terrain, especially during
rainy weather.
Always make sure
the appropriate cutting
attachment shield is
correctly installed.
If contact is made with a hard
object, stop the engine and
inspect the cutting attachment for
damage.
Be constantly alert for objects and debris
that could be thrown either from the rotating
cutting attachment or bounced from a hard
surface.
Reduce the risk of bystanders
being struck by flying debris. Make
sure no one is within 15 meters
— that’s about 16 paces — of an
operating attachment.
Beware of a coasting blade when brushcut-
ting or edging. A coasting blade can injure
while it continues to spin after the throttle
trigger is released or after the engine is
stopped.
15
METERS
ALWAYS clear your work area of trash or
hidden debris that could be thrown back at
you or toward a bystander. When operating in
rocky terrain or near electric wires or fences,
use extreme caution to avoid contacting such
items with the cutting attachment.
The Properly Equipped Operator
Always wear a harness when operating
a unit equipped with a blade.
Always operate with both hands firmly grip-
ping the unit.
Wear close-fitting clothing to protect legs and arms.
Gloves offer added protection and are strongly recom-
mended. Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get
caught in machinery or
underbrush. Secure long hair so that it
is above shoulder level.
NEVER wear shorts!
Wear hearing protection devices and a
broad-brimmed hat or helmet.
Always wear eye protection such as
goggles or safety glasses to shield
against thrown objects.
When operating with a blade, make sure the
handle is positioned to provide you with maxi-
mum protection from contacting the blade.
Keep away from the rotating
trimmer line or blade at all
times, and never lift a moving
attachment above waist-high.
Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid
boots or shoes): do not wear open-
toed shoes or sandals. Never work
barefooted!
Keep a proper footing and do not overreach.
Maintain your balance at all times during opera-
tion.
Always make sure the appropriate cutting
attachment shield is correctly installed and in
good condition.