Rules For Safe Operation; Important Safety Instructions - Yard Machines 31A-020-900 Operator's Manual

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten-
tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their
explanations, deserve your careful attention and under-
standing. The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they
give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT:
caution. Attention is required in order to
avoid serious personal injury. May be used
in conjunction with other symbols or pic-
tographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
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.
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• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING:
safety rules instructions before operating
the unit in order to ensure the safety of the
operator and any bystanders. Please keep
these instructions for later use.
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Children must not operate the unit. Teens must be
accompanied and guided by an adult.
• All guards and safety attachments must be installed
properly before operating the unit.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure.
Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in
any way. Do not operate the unit with loose or dam-
aged parts.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Indicates
danger,
warning or
When using the
unit, please read
SYMBOL MEANING
DANGER:
result in serious injury to yourself or to oth-
ers. Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
WARNING:
result in injury to yourself and others.
Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
CAUTION:
result in property damage or personal injury
to yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
• Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit.
Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such as
glass, wire, etc.
• Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a
minimum, keep all children, bystanders, and pets out-
side a 50 feet (15m.) radius; there still may be a risk to
bystanders from thrown objects. If you are approached,
stop the unit immediately.
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Failure to obey a
safety warning will
Failure to obey a
safety warning can
Failure to obey a
safety warning may