RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.

SYMBOLMEANING

SYMBOL

MEANING

 

• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

 

• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY

Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

WARNING: Keep all

bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the operating area.

•WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

•WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION

WARNING: Thrown

objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.

•THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING: Do not

operate without the cutting attachment shield in place. Keep away from the rotating cutting attachment.

•THROTTLE CONTROL

Indicates “HIGH” or “FASTEST” speed.

•THROTTLE CONTROL

Indicates “IDLE”, “LOW” or “SLOWEST” speed.

•DOUBLE INSULATED

Two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. There is no grounding provided and no means of grounding should be added to this unit.

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