Rules For Safe Operation; Important Safety Instructions - TrimmerPlus GC720 Manual Del Operador

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful
attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not
substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT:
caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious
personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictographs.
DANGER:
Failure to obey a safety warning will result
in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING:
When using the unit, you must follow the
safety rules. Please read these instructions before operating
the unit in order to ensure the safety of the operator and any
bystanders. Please keep these instructions for later use.
• Carefully read and understand the operator's manual of the unit
that powers this attachment.
• Read this operating instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults
unfamiliar with the instructions to use the unit. Never allow adults
to operate the equipment without proper instruction.
• All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly
before operating the unit.
• Inspect the unit before use. Ensure the tines are installed correctly
and secure.
• Clear the area to be cultivated before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which
can be thrown or become entangled in the cultivator attachment.
SPECIAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS POWERHEADS AND
CULTIVATORS
WARNING:
Gasoline is highly flammable, and its
vapors can explode if ignited. Take the following
precautions:
• Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and approved
for the storage of such materials.
• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank, or add fuel, when the engine
is hot. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
• Mix and add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area outdoors where
there are no sparks or flames. Slowly remove the fuel cap only
after stopping engine. Do not smoke while fueling or mixing fuel.
Wipe up any spilled fuel from the unit immediately.
• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the
engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Indicates danger, warning or
Read the Operator's Manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
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• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
SYMBOL MEANING
WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety warning can
result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and personal injury.
CAUTION:
Failure to obey a safety warning may
result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or
to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the
operation or maintenance of the equipment.
• Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling source and site
before starting the engine. Do not smoke. Keep sparks and open
flames away from the area while adding fuel or operating the unit.
• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate this unit only in a well
ventilated area outdoors.
SPECIAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC POWERHEADS
AND CULTIVATORS
• CORD SETS: Make sure your cord set is in good condition. When
using a cord set, be sure to use a cord that is heavy enough to
carry the current that your unit will draw. An undersized cord set
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. See the operator's manual for the unit that will power
this add-on for the recommended cord size.
WARNING:
When using electric gardening appliances,
basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Carefully read and understand the entire operator's
manual before using your unit. Pay close attention to the
operating instructions and safety warnings.
• Inspect all extension cords and the unit power connection
periodically. Look closely for deterioration, cuts or cracks in the
insulation. Also inspect the connections for damage. Replace the
cords if any defects or damage appear.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
use only SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A,
SJOW-A, SJTW-W or SJTOW-A cord types.
• Prevent disconnection of the cultivator powerhead from extension
cord during operation by using a plug-receptacle retaining strap,
connector, or by making a knot as shown below:
Extension Cultivator
Cord Cord
• Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate your unit in damp
or wet conditions. Moisture is a shock hazard.
• Do not use the unit in the rain. Do not use in or around water.
Extension Cultivator
Cord Cord