Important Safety Instructions - GreenWorks TL08B00 Manual Del Propietário

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:
when using electric gardening appliances,basic safty precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, elctric shock and personal injury including the following.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
personal injury.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC CULTIVATOR
• Read the operator's 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.
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liquids, gases, or dust. Cultivators create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
• Avoid Dangerous Environment — Don't expose to rain or use cultivator in damp or wet
locations. Water entering a cultivator will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord —Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• WARNING — To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with an extension cord intended for
outdoor use, such as an extension cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A,
SJOW-A, SJTW-A. or SJTOW-A. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of
electric shock.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment
without proper instruction.
• Always wear safety glasses with side shields that comply with ANSI
have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of eye injury. Use face mask if operation is dusty.
• Dress Properly —
Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair. Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and
gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or
its motor. Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving
parts.
• Do not force cultivator
job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight
footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on
slippery surfaces.
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• Keep hands and feet away from tines.
• Do not overreach —
of balance.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The appliance plug will
fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension
cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension 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 the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
— Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the
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