RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning
will result in serious injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety precautions
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury.
possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations,
deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety
warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The
instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning
can result in injury to yourself and others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
SYMBOL
MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger,
warning, or caution. Attention is required in order
to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning
may result in property damage or personal
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
•
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling
the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank, or
add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit
without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen the fuel
tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
WARNING: When using the unit, the safety
rules must be followed. For your own safety
and that of bystanders, please read these
instructions before operating the unit. Please
keep the instructions safe for later use.
•
Mix and add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area
outdoors where there are no sparks or flames. Slowly
remove the fuel cap only after stopping engine. Do not
smoke while fueling or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled
fuel from the unit immediately.
BEFORE OPERATING
•
Carefully read and understand the operator's manual
of the unit that powers this attachment.
•
•
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do
not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
•
Read this operating instruction manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use
of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and
disengage the controls quickly.
Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling
source and site before starting the engine. Do not
smoke. Keep sparks and open flames away from the
area while adding fuel or operating the unit.
•
•
Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
•
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.
Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never
allow adults unfamiliar with the instructions to use the
unit. Never allow adults to operate the equipment
without proper instruction.
SPECIAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC
POWERHEADS AND TURBO BLOWERS
•
All guards and safety attachments must be installed
properly before operating the unit.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, use only extension cords approved for
outdoor use, such as an extension cord of
cord type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A,
SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-W or SJTOW-A.
Extension cords are available from your local
retailer. Use only round-jacketed extension
cords approved for outdoor use.
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•
•
Inspect the unit before use.
Keep the air intake opening clear of debris.
Clear the area before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which
can be thrown or become entangled in the attachment.
SPECIAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS
POWERHEADS AND TURBO BLOWERS
•
CORD SETS: Make sure your cord set is in good
condition. When using a cord set, be sure to use a
cord that is heavy enough to carry the current that your
unit will draw. An undersized cord set will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. See the operator’s manual for the unit that
will power this add-on for the recommended cord size.
WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable, and
its vapors can explode if ignited. Take the
following precautions:
•
Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and
approved for the storage of such materials.
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