Murray EV3850x4NA manual Safety Rules, It means Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Edger.

WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.

It means: “Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.”

WARNING: To prevent acciden- tal starting when setting–up, transporting, adjusting or mak-

ing repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and put wire where it cannot contact the spark plug .

Before Use

SRead the owner’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the Edger. Know how to stop the Edger and disengage the controls quickly.

SDo not operate the Edger without wearing adequate outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery sur- faces.

SKeep the area of operation clear of all per- sons, particularly small children and pets.

SThoroughly inspect the area where the Edger is to be used and remove all foreign objects.

Fuel Safety

SHandle fuel with care; it is highly flam- mable.

SUse an approved container.

SCheck fuel supply before each use, allow- ing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel to ex- pand.

SFill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.

SNever remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running or hot engine.

SNever store fuel or Edger with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame.

Operating Safety

SNever allow children or young teenagers to operate the Edger. Keep them away while it is operating. Never allow adults to oper- ate the Edger without proper instruction.

SDo not operate this machine if you are tak- ing drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine.

SDo not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this ma- chine safely.

SAlways wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the Edger.

SDo not put hands or feet near or under ro- tating parts.

SExercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.

SExercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

SNever operate the Edger without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.

SNever operate the Edger at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.

SNever allow bystanders near the Edger.

SKeep children and pets away while operating.

SNever operate the Edger without good visi- bility or light.

SDo not run the engine indoors. The ex- haust fumes are dangerous, containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS.

STake all possible precautions when leaving the Edger unattended. Stop the engine.

SDo not overload the Edger capacity by at- tempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.

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