Safety Definitions; Important Safety Information - Southland S-WLE-0799 Manual Del Usuario

Safety Definitions

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Safety Alert Symbols
The following symbols are used on the product and in this manual to alert the operator of potential safety hazards. Read
them carefully, and understand their meaning.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor/moderate injury or
CAUTION
equipment/property damage.
The following symbols can be found on your edger. Carefully read and understand their meaning.
Safety Warning Symbols
Indicates WARNING, DANGER, or CAUTION.
Read operator's manual before operating
this machine. Failure to follow directions
could result in serious injury.
Thrown objects. Remove all rocks, stones,
and foreign objects which could be thrown by
machine
Do not use if children or bystanders are
present.
Rotating parts can cause serious injury. Keep
hands and feet away.
Control and Operating Symbols
Oil Fill Location
Do Not Overfill
Choke/Cold Start
Depth Control Lever
INCREASE
CUTTING Move lever forward to
DEPTH
increase cutting depth
Start Position
START
Always check that the ground wires
are connected before running the unit
WIRES MUST BE
DANGER
CONNECTED
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
Wear eye protection complying with ANSI
Z87.1 and hearing protection.
Disconnect spark plug wire when not in use
or before servicing, cleaning, or performing
maintenance on the unit.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odorless and deadly gas. NEVER run unit
indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Do NOT touch hot muffler or cylinder.
These parts are extremely hot from opera-
tion and may remain hot for a short time
after operation.
To reduce risk of fire, clean spilled gas and
oil and keep unit free from debris. Gasoline is
extremely flammable. Allow machine to cool
before refueling.
Gasoline Fill Location
Run/Warm Start
ENGINE
STOP
Start Lever
Release lever to stop engine
Engage lever to start/run engine
START /
RUN
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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.
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
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