Important Safety Information; Operation Safety - Powermate P-WLE-1639 Manual Del Usuario

Important Safety Information

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RESPONSIBILITY OF OPERATOR
1. Carefully read and follow these safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
2. Know your product. Read and understand this manual before use. Compare the illustrations to unit. Learn location
and function of all controls. Thoroughly understanding the unit before use will result in the best performance and safety.
3. Follow all instructions when assembling the unit. If the unit was purchased in assembled condition, the operator must
check the unit carefully to make sure it was assembled according the instructions in the manual before use.
4. Regularly inspect the edger. Make sure parts are not bent, damaged, or loose.
5. Use this equipment for its intended purpose only.
6. Operate the unit only with guards, shields, and other safety items in place and working correctly.
7. Service the unit only with authorized or approved replacement parts.
8. Complete all unit maintenance and adjustments according to the instruction in this manual.
WARNING
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means: " Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is
Involved."
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.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
• 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.
WARNING
• Always check that the flameout wire is connected before starting engine.

OPERATION SAFETY

• Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the edger.
WARNING
• 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.
WARNING
• 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.
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