Safety Rules; General Operation - Husqvarna 5521P Manual De Operario

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE
TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Look for this symbol to point out im-
por tant safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BE COME ALERT!!! YOUR
SAFE TY IS IN VOLVED.
WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den-
tal starting when setting up, trans port-
ing, ad just ing or making repairs, always
dis con nect spark plug wire and place
wire where it can not come in contact
with plug.
CAUTION: Muffler and other engine
parts become extremely hot during
operation and remain hot after engine
has stopped. To avoid severe burns on
contact, stay away from these areas.
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of
its constituents, and certain vehicle
com po nents contain or emit chem i-
cals known to the State of Cal i for nia to
cause can cer and birth defects or oth er
re pro duc tive harm.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to
the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer
and birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped
with an internal com bus tion engine and
should not be used on or near any
un im proved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-cov ered land un-
less the engine's exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be
maintained in effective working order
by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Sec-
tion 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through
your nearest authorized service center.
I. CHILDREN
W A R N I N G :
B E S E R I O U S LY I N J U R E D O R
K I L L E D BY T H I S E Q U I P M E N T.
Carefully read and follow all of
the safety instructions below.

SAFETY RULES

C H I L D R E N C A N
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that
children be a minimum of 12 year of age before operating
a pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a minimum of 16
years of age before operating a riding lawn mower.
Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
the ma chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a re spon si ble adult other than the
operator.
• Be alert and turn machine off if chil dren enter the area.
• Before and while walking back wards, look behind and
down for small chil dren.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
II. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all in struc tions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be
thor ough ly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the dis charge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar
with the in struc tions, to operate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,
bones, sticks, etc., which could be picked up and
thrown by blade. Stay behind the handle when the
engine (motor) is running.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow-
ing. Stop ma chine if anyone enters the area.
• Do not operate machine bare footed or while wearing
sandals. Al ways wear substantial footwear with good
ankle support while mowing.
• Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely nec es-
sary. Always look down and behind before and while
moving backwards.
• Never direct discharged material toward anyone.
Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruc-
tion. Material may richochet back toward the operator.
Stop blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Do not operate the mower without proper guards,
plates, grass catcher or oth er safety protective devices
in place.
• See manufacturer's instructions for proper operation
and installation of accessories. Only use accessories
approved by the manufacturer.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing grav el drives, walks,
or roads.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
• Stop the engine (motor) and wait until the blade comes
to a complete stop before clean ing the machine, re-
moving the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge
chute.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
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