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.

SYMBOL

MEANING

SYMBOL

MEANING

 

• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

 

• DO NOT USE IN THE RAIN

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

WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

WARNING: Avoid

dangerous environments. Never operate your unit in the rain, or in damp or wet conditions. Moisture is a shock hazard.

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.

• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY

WARNING: Keep all

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

THROTTLE CONTROL

Indicates “HIGH” or “FASTEST” speed.

THROTTLE CONTROL

THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING: Keep clear of blower outlet. Never point the blower at yourself or others. Objects can be thrown from blower. Do not operate unit without proper attachments and guards in place.

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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