Safety rules, Warning – Weed Eater 530086312 User Manual

Page 2

-- 2 --

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Failure to follow all

Safety Rules and Precautions can result in

serious injury.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Read your Operator’s Manual carefully until

you completely understand and can follow

all warnings and safety rules before operat-

ing the unit.

Restrict unit to users who understand and

will follow all warnings and safety rules in

this manual.

WARNING:

Inspect the area before

starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard

objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that

can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause

injury or damage during operation.

Use your unit as a blower for:

Sweeping debris or grass clippings from

driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.

Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves

into piles, around joints, or between bricks.

PLAN AHEAD

Always wear eye protection when operating,

servicing, or performing maintenance on unit.

Wearing eye protection will help to prevent

rocks or debris from being blown or ricochet-

ing into eyes and face which can result in

blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protec-

tion should be marked ANSI Z87.

Always wear foot protection. Do not go

barefoot or wear sandals.

Always wear respirator or face mask when

working with unit in dusty environments.

Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure

or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or cloth-

ing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tas-

sels, etc. They can be caught in moving

parts.

Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up-

set, or if you are under the influence of alco-

hol, drugs, or medication.

Keep children, bystanders, and animals

away from work area a minimum of 30 feet

(10 meters) when starting or operating unit.

Do not point blower nozzle in the direction

of people or pets.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE

Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in-

cluding smoking, open flames, or work that

can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is

mixed, poured, or stored.

Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store

fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an

approved, marked container for all fuel pur-

poses.

Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the unit.

Make sure the unit is properly assembled

and in good operating condition.

Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.

Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills be-

fore starting engine.

Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fuel and fueling site before starting engine.

Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

Inspect unit before each use for worn,

loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not

use until unit is in proper working order.

Keep outside surfaces free from oil and

fuel.

Never start or run engine inside a closed

room, building or other unventilated area.

Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

To avoid static electricity shock, do not

wear rubber gloves or any other insulated

gloves while operating unit.

Do not set unit on any surface except a

clean, hard area while engine is running.

Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,

etc. could be picked up by the air intake and

thrown out through discharge opening,

damaging unit, property, or causing serious

injury to bystanders or operator.

Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use

in unventilated areas or where explosive

vapors or carbon monoxide build up could

be present.

Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-

faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,

rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance

at all times.

Never place objects inside the blower

tubes; always direct the blowing debris

away from people, animals, glass, and solid

objects such as trees, automobiles, walls,

etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or

sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can

hurt people or animals, break glass, or

cause other damage.

Never run unit without the proper equip-

ment attached. When using your unit as a

blower, always install blower tube.

Check air intake opening and blower tube

frequently, always with engine stopped and

spark plug disconnected. Keep vents and

discharge tubes free from debris which can

accumulate and restrict proper air flow and

cause damage to the unit.

Never use for spreading chemicals, fertiliz-

ers, or other substances which may contain

toxic materials.

To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf

or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,

ashtrays, etc.

Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

Have all maintenance other than the rec-

ommended procedures described in the

Operator’s Manual performed by an Autho-

rized Service Dealer.

Disconnect spark plug before performing

maintenance except for carburetor adjust-

ments.

Use only recommended Weed Eater parts;

use of any other parts may void your war-

ranty and cause damage to your unit.

Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit.

Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting the

engine and letting it run until it stops.