The 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
: signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if the recommended
DANGER
precautions are not followed.
: signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions are
WARNING
not followed.
: signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if the recommended precautions
CAUTION
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.
Operator safety
1.
Read and understand this Ownerʼs/ Operatorʼs Manual before using this product. Be thoroughly
familiar with the proper use of this product.
2.
Always wear eye protection that complies with ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Z87-1.
3.
Wear hearing protection.
4.
Always wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose
clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
5.
Never operate this Hedge Trimmer when you are tired, ill, under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
6.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can cause
death.
7.
Keep handles clean of oil, fuel and dirt.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
and
CAUTION
signal words to identify the level of hazard.
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