Safety; Operator Safety; Hedge Trimmer Safety - Maruyama EH23DSL Manual Del Propietário

The Maruyama warning system in this manual
identifies potential hazards and has special safety
messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury, even death. DANGER, WARNING and
CAUTION are signal words used to identify the level
of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be
extremely careful.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if the recommended precautions
are not followed.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are
not followed. Two other words are also used to
highlight information. "Important" calls attention to
special mechanical information and "Note" emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.

Safety

Operator Safety

1. Read and understand this owner's/operator's
Manual before using this product. Be thoroughly
familiar with the proper use of this product.
2. Never allow children to operate the Hedge
trimmer. It is not a toy. Never allow adults to
operate the unit without first reading the owner's/
operator's Manual.
3. Always wear eye protection that complies with
ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
Z87-1.
4. Always wear hearing protection.
5. Always wear heavy, long pants, a long sleeved
shirt, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose
clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go
barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder
length.
6. Never operate this Hedge trimmer when you are
tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs
or medication.
7. Never start or run the engine inside a closed room
or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can cause
death.
8. Keep handles clean of oil, fuel and dirt.

Hedge trimmer Safety

1. Make sure the Hedge trimmer is assembled
correctly.
2. Inspect the Hedge trimmer before each use.
Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and tightened
securely. Follow the maintenance instructions
beginning on page US-20.
3. Make sure the blades does not move at engine idle
speed. Refer to Idle Speed Adjustment, page
US-20.
4. Inspect the blades, guide and replace any parts
that are cracked, chipped or damaged before using
the Hedge trimmer.
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