Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read and understand this instruction manual and the engine instruction manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions.
WARNING: When using this product basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1.Read all instructions before using the product.
2.To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used near children.
3.Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
4.Stay
5.Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
6.Keep operating area clear of all persons.
7.Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times.
8.Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual.
DANGER: RISK OF INJECTION OR SEVERE INJURY. KEEP CLEAR OF NOZZLE. DO NOT DIRECT DISCHARGE STREAM AT PERSONS. THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE USED ONLY BY TRAINED OPERATORS.
WARNING: This product may not be equipped with a spark- arresting muffler. If the product is not equipped and will be used around flammable materials or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in effective working order. Spark arresters are also required on some U.S. Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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