Safety rules – Weed Eater 545117522 User Manual

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SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

When using electric

gardening appliances, basic safety pre-

cautions should always be followed to re-

duce the risk of fire, electric shock, and

serious injury. Read and follow all

instructions.

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

This power unit can be dangerous! Opera-

tor is responsible for following the warnings

and instructions in this manual and on the

unit. Read entire instruction manual before

using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the

controls and the proper use of the unit. Re-

strict the use of this unit to persons who

read, understand, and follow unit and

manual warning and instructions. Never al-

low children to operate this unit. Close

attention is necessary when used near

children.

DANGER:

Never use blades or flail-

ing devices. Unit is designed for line trim-

mer use only. Use of any other accesso-

ries or attachments will increase the risk

of injury.

WARNING:

Trimmer line throws

objects violently. You and others can be

blinded/injured. Wear safety glasses,

boots, and leg protection. Keep body

parts clear of rotating line.

Safety Glasses or similar eye protection

Boots

Hazard Zone

15 m

50 ft.

Keep children, bystanders, and animals

50 feet (15 meters) away. If approached

stop unit immediately.

If situations occur which are not covered

in this manual, use care and good

judgement. If you need assistance,

contact your Authorized Service Dealer

or call 1-800-554-6723.

OPERATOR SAFETY

Dress properly. Always wear safety

glasses or similar eye protection when

operating or performing maintenance on

your unit. (Safety glasses are available.)

Always wear face or dust mask if opera-

tion is dusty. Always wear heavy, long

pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.

Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.

Secure hair above shoulder length.

Secure or remove loose clothing and

jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging

ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be

caught in moving parts.

Being fully covered also helps protect

you from debris and pieces of toxic

plants thrown by spinning line.

Stay alert. Do not operate unit when you

are tired, ill, upset or under the influence

of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch

what you are doing; use common sense.

Avoid unintentional starting of the unit.

Never carry unit with your finger on the

switch. Be sure the switch is in

OFF

position and never touch the switch

when connecting extension cord.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

WARNING:

Avoid a dangerous en-

vironment. To reduce the risk of electri-

cal shock, do not use in rain, in damp or

wet locations, or around swimming

pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to

snow, rain, or water to avoid the possibil-

ity of electrical shock.
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Use a voltage supply shown on unit.

Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use

in the presence of flammable liquids or

gases to avoid creating a fire or explo-

sion and/or causing damage to unit.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this

appliance has a polarized plug (one

blade is wider than the other) and will re-

quire the use of a polarized extension

cord. The appliance plug will fit into a po-

larized extension cord only one way. If

the plug does not fit fully into the exten-

sion cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still

does not fit, obtain a correct polarized ex-

tension cord. A polarized extension cord

will require the use of a polarized wall

outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized

wall outlet only one way. If plug does not

fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the

plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a

qualified electrician to install the proper

wall outlet. Do not change the equipment

plug, extension cord receptacle, or ex-

tension cord plug in any way.

To reduce risk of electrical shock, use

extension cords specifically marked as

suitable for outdoor appliances having