Powermate P-WLE-1639 - Manual (Page 2)

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Oil Fill Location
Do Not Overfill
Gasoline Fill Location
Start Lever
Release lever to stop engine
Engage lever to start/run engine
Always check that the ground wires
are connected before running the unit
Push primer 3 times before starting a
cold engine. Important: Do not prime to
restart a warm engine.
Indicates WARNING, DANGER, or CAUTION.
Wear eye protection complying with ANSI
Z87.1 and hearing protection.
Read operator’s manual before operating
this machine. Failure to follow directions
could result in serious injury.
Disconnect spark plug wire when not in use
or before servicing, cleaning, or performing
maintenance on the unit.
Thrown objects. Remove all rocks, stones,
and foreign objects which could be thrown by
machine
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odorless and deadly gas. NEVER run unit
indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Do not use if children or bystanders are
present.
Do NOT touch hot muffler or cylinder.
These parts are extremely hot from opera-
tion and may remain hot for a short time
after operation.
Rotating parts can cause serious injury. Keep
hands and feet away.
To reduce risk of fire, clean spilled gas and
oil and keep unit free from debris. Gasoline is
extremely flammable. Allow machine to cool
before refueling.
Safety Definitions
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Safety Warning Symbols
Control and Operating Symbols
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor/moderate injury or
equipment/property damage.
DANGER
CAUTION
WARNING
The following symbols are used on the product and in this manual to alert the operator of potential safety hazards. Read
them carefully, and understand their meaning.
Safety Alert Symbols
The following symbols can be found on your edger. Carefully read and understand their meaning.
INCREASE
CUTTING
DEPTH
START
ENGINE
STOP
START /
RUN
WIRES MUST BE
CONNECTED
DANGER
Important
Safety
Information
Depth Control Lever
Move lever forward to
increase cutting depth
Start Position
PUSH TO PRIME
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