Kawasaki KEL27B Manual Del Usuario página 3

Gasoline is highly flammable and
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can be explosive under certain con-
ditions.
Before refueling, stop the engine and
allow it to cool. Do not smoke. Make
sure refueling area is well ventilated
and free from any source of flame or
sparks, including appliances with a
pilot light. Wipe up fuel spills immedi-
ately. Check for and repair any fuel
leaks before starting the handheld
edger. Move the handheld edger at
least 3 m (10 feet) from the fueling
source and site before starting the
engine.
Operator
Inattention or fatigue can lead to
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serious or fatal injury.
Never operate the handheld edger
under the influence of drugs or alco-
hol. Do not use the handheld edger if
you are sick or taking medication that
causes drowsiness. If you get tired
while using the handheld edger, take a
break.
Always wear appropriate protective
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gear to avoid injury.
Eye protection in the form of goggles
or properly fitted safety glasses with
adequate top and side protection com-
plying with ANSI Z87.1 (or your appli-
cable national standard) must be
worn. Hearing protection, such as
earplugs, should also be used. Have
your hearing checked regularly.
Protect your hands and feet by always
wearing non-slip gloves and heavy-
duty boots when operating and han-
dling the handheld edger. Do not wear
short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
Wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of
injury to your head when there is a
danger of head injuries.
Loose clothing or scarves can lead
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to injury.
Long hair and loose articles of clothing
such as scarves, necklace jewelry can
become caught in nearby brush or in
rotating parts of the handheld edger
itself. Always wear sturdy close-fitting
long-sleeve shirts and long pants that
still allow freedom of movement.
Secure hair so that it is above shoul-
der level.
Maintain your balance to avoid loss
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of control and injury.
Before and while edging, inspect the
area for loose and uneven ground,
holes or ditches, tree branches or
stumps, and other such objects on or
above the ground that could cause
stumbling. The handheld edger must
be operated with the wheel stably on
the ground and with the operator
maintaining footing and balance at all
times. Keep the handheld edger, and
any part of your body away from
fences, the side of buildings, tree
trunks, stones or other such objects
which can cause improper footing or
balance. Keep both hands on the
handheld edger and do not overreach.
Never attempt to cut with one hand.
Perform edging work with the cutting
blade perpendicular to the ground.
Use of the handheld edger with the
cutting blade parallel to the ground
(just as you do with a trimmer) can
cause serious or fatal personal injury.
Gasoline is highly flammable and
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can burn or irritate skin.
Change clothing immediately if fuel is
spilled on it. Never remove the fuel
cap while the engine is running.
Be alert for signs of repetitive
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stress injury.
Using a handheld edger or any vibrat-
ing machinery over a period of time
may cause numbness, burning sensa-
tions, or other indications of injury. If
you experience any such symptoms,
do not operate the handheld edger
and consult your doctor.