important safety instructions

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or carbon monoxide poisoning which will cause death or serious personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Know your tool. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the machine’s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

Keep guards in place and in working order. Never oper- ate the tool with any guard or cover removed. Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use.

Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

To reduce the risk of injury, keep children and visitors away. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets.

Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. Carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and extremely dangerous gas, can cause unconsciousness or death.

Use right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a purpose not intended.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces.

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

Don’t overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

Use only recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.

Follow the maintenance instructions specified in this manual.

Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury.

Never leave tool running unattended. Turn power off. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or grease to reduce the chance of a fire hazard.

Keep the exhaust pipe free of foreign objects.

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for safe loading, unloading, transport, and storage of machine.

Be thoroughly familiar with controls. Know how to stop the product and bleed pressure quickly.

Keep tool dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool.

Stay alert and exercise control. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.

Do not operate the product while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.

Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.

Do not use tool if switch does not turn it off. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.

Avoid dangerous environment. Don’t use in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.

Never use in an explosive atmosphere. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

Do not operate while smoking or near an open flame.

Do not operate around dry brush, twigs, cloth rags, or other flammable materials.

WARNING: Risk of injection or injury – Do not direct discharge stream at persons.

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Homelite HL80833 manuel dutilisation Important safety instructions, Read ALL Instructions

HL80833 specifications

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