Safety Information - Westinghouse LTB20 Manual De Usuario

SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit reads and understands all safety instructions and
other information contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.
• Do not point unit discharge at self or bystanders.
• Keep long hair and loose clothing away from openings and moving parts.
WARNING: When using an electric tool, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following.
WARNING: When using trimmer be aware of your surroundings. Dust generated by your
surrounding has the potential of containing harmful chemicals such as: compounds in fertilizers,
compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides, arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such
as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR TRIMMER
BEFORE USING
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body parts away from openings and moving parts.
• Don't expose to rain when operating the machine.
• Store indoors. Do not expose to rain or water. Avoid direct sunshine.
WHEN USING
DANGER: Keep hands away from trimmer string. Contact with moving trimmer string will result in
serious personal injury.
• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times when battery
pack is installed.
• GUARD – Do not use this trimmer without guard attached.
• DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
Don't operate the trimmer when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear heavy long pants to
protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• NYLON LINE – Keep all body parts, including face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon line at all times.
• THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION – Use care when trimming around
screens and desirable plants.
• KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from work area, especially children.
• IMPORTANT WARNING – When being used as an Edger, stones, pieces of metal and other objects
can be thrown out at high speed by the line. The trimmer and guard are designed to reduce the
danger. However, the following special precautions should be taken:
• MAKE SURE that other persons and pets are at least 100 feet (30m) away.
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