RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

• SAFETY & 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.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

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

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 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.

SYMBOL

MEANING

 

 

 

• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially

 

 

 

 

children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from

 

 

 

 

the operating area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• SHARP BLADE

WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment shield. To prevent serious injury, do not touch the line cutting blade.

• BLOWERS

WARNING: Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury. Stop the unit and allow the impeller to stop and unplug before cleaning or performing any maintenance.

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