Important Safety Information - Southland SWSTM4317.2 Manual De Operación

Important Safety Information

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Before Operating Trimmer:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TRIMMER.
WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and safety instructions . Failure to do so can result in serious injury to you or bystanders .
1 . Avoid dangerous environments .
a . Do not operate Trimmer while under the influence of alcohol, medications, or drugs .
b . Do not operate Trimmer when you are tired .
c . Do not use this Trimmer if you are mentally or physically unable to operate safely .
2 . Inspect Trimmer for damaged parts, and make sure all fasteners and guards are in place and secure . Replace any
damaged parts .
3 . Use only 0 .095 or 0 .105 inch diameter flexible, nonmetallic line with this Trimmer .
DANGER
This Trimmer is designed for use with a non-metallic flexible string . Never use this Trimmer with other accessories not
specifically approved for use in this manual . Never use alternative cutting members such as wire or wire-rope, which can
break off and become a dangerous projectile .
4 . Dress properly when operating Trimmer .
a . Always wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves, and a long-sleeve shirt .
b . Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in the moving parts of the Trimmer .
c . Always wear gloves and substantial foot wear when working outside .
d . Always wear protective hair covering to contain long hair .
5 . Always wear a face or dust mask if operating in dusty conditions .
6 . Always wear eye protection that meets or exceeds the requirements of ANSI Z87 .1 .
7 . Always wear hearing protection which meets or exceeds ANSI standards .
8 . Thoroughly inspect the area where the Trimmer is to be used and remove all foreign objects .
WARNING
Your equipment can throw small objects at high speed causing personal injury or property damage .
While Operating Trimmer:
1 . Stay alert . Focus on safe operation and be aware of your operating environment .
2 . Do not operate Trimmer if it is damaged or not securely and fully assembled .
3 . Only well instructed adults should operate Trimmer . Never allow children to operate Trimmer .
4 . Keep children away . Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft (15 m) away .
5 . This Trimmer is only intended for trimming, scalping, and mowing . Do not use Trimmer for any job except that for
which it is intended . Do not use for edging, pruning or hedge trimming .
6 . The Trimmer line may be spinning during carburetor adjustments . Make carburetor adjustments with lower end
supported to prevent trimmer line from contacting any object .
7 . Maintain your balance and proper footing at all times . Do not overreach .
8 . Keep all parts of your body away from cutting area, the rotating trimmer lines and hot surfaces .
9 . Hold the unit firmly with both hands .
10 . Do not force Trimmer . It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury by using it at the rate for
which it was designed .
DANGER
11 . Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building; breathing exhaust fumes can kill .
12 . After turning the Trimmer off, make sure the trimmer line has stopped before approaching the trimmer head .
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