Important Safety Information - Powermate PWSTMEA Manual Del Operador

Important Safety Information

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Responsibility of Operator
• Carefully read and follow these safety instructions . Failure to do so can result in serious injury .
• Know your product . Read and understand this manual before use . Compare the images to unit . Learn location
and function of all controls . Thoroughly understanding the unit before use will result in the best performance
and safety .
• Follow all instructions when attaching to the power unit .
• Regularly inspect the Edger . Make sure parts are not bent, damaged, or loose .
• Use this equipment only for its intended purpose of edging grass . Do not use for any other purpose .
• Operate the unit only with guards, shields and other safety items in place and working correctly .
• Service the unit only with authorized or approved replacement parts .
• Complete all unit maintenance and adjustments according to the instruction in this manual .
WARNING
• Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm .
• To prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting, or making repairs, always disconnect spark
plug wire and put wire where it cannot contact the spark plug .
Preparation Safety
WARNING
• Read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in this manual . Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the Edger before starting . Know how to stop the engine quickly .
• Familiarize yourself with all the safety and operating decals on this equipment .
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the Edger is to be used and remove all foreign objects . Your equipment can
propel small objects at high speed causing personal injury or property damage . Stay away from breakable objects,
such as house windows, auto glass, greenhouses, etc .
• Check that all nuts and bolts are tight and equipment is in good condition .
Operation Safety
WARNING
• Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the Edger .
• Keep area of operation clear of all bystanders, particularly small children and pets .
• Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the Edger .
• Do not operate the Edger while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other medication which can cause
drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine safely .
• Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate the machine safely .
• Always wear ANSI compliant safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating Edger to protect
your eyes from foreign objects, which can be thrown from the unit .
• Wear appropriate clothing such as a long sleeved shirt or jacket . Also wear long trousers or slacks . Do not wear
shorts . Do not wear loose clothing, which could get caught in this equipment .
• Always wear work gloves and sturdy footwear such as leather work shoes or short boots . These will protect ankles
and shins from small sticks, splinters, and other flying debris and improve traction .
• It is advisable to wear protective headgear to protect against being struck by small flying particles, hanging
branches, twigs, or other objects, which may be unnoticed by the operator .
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts .
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads . Stay alert for hidden hazards
and traffic .
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling . Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk,
never run . Never operate the Edger at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces .
• Look behind and use care when reversing Edger .
• Never operate the Edger without good visibility or light .
DANGER
• Do not run the engine indoors or inside a closed area . The exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing CARBON
MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS .
• Never leave the Edger unattended when the engine is running . Stop the engine and make sure all moving parts
have stopped .
• Do not overload the Edger capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate .
• If the Edger should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug . Check immediately for the cause . Vibration is generally a sign of trouble .
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, or other rough ground . Tall grass can hide obstacles .
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