Rules For Safe Operation - Yard-Man YM155 Operator's Manual

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols,
and their explanations, deserve your careful attention
and understanding. 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:
warning or caution. Attention is required in
order to avoid serious personal injury. May
be used in conjunction with other symbols
or pictographs.
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.
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in the
United States, or 1-800-668-1238 in Canada
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING:
safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury. Carefully read and understand
the entire operator's manual before using
your trimmer. Pay close attention to the
operating instructions and safety warnings.
• 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 and teens under the age of 15 must not use
the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Check for battery leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Replace cutting attachment parts
that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any way.
Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed
and securely fastened. Be sure the cutting attachment
shield is properly attached, and positioned as
recommended. Failure to do so can result in personal
injury to the operator and bystanders, as well as
damage to the unit.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate your unit
in damp or wet conditions. Moisture is a shock hazard.
• Do not use the unit in the rain.
• Do not handle the unit with wet hands.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Indicates
danger,
When using battery
trimmers, basic
SYMBOL MEANING
DANGER:
result in serious injury to yourself or to
others. 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.
• Use only 0.080 inch ( 2.03 mm) diameter original
equipment manufacturer replacement line. Never use
metal-reinforced line, wire or rope. These can break
off and become dangerous projectiles.
• Be aware of the risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.
• Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire or
string. They can be thrown or become entangled in the
cutting attachment. Clear the area of children,
bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children,
bystanders and pets outside a 50-foot (15 m.) radius;
there still may be a risk to bystanders from thrown
objects. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear
eye protection. If you are approached, stop the motor
and cutting attachment immediately.
• This unit was not designed to be used as a
brushcutter. Do not attach or operate this unit with any
type of brushcutting blade or brushcutting attachment.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BATTERY TRIMMERS
• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating
condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when
the tool is idle. Take care when performing
maintenance or service.
• Remove or disconnect the battery before servicing,
cleaning or removing material from the unit.
• Only use the charging station provided with your unit.
Do not substitute any other charging equipment. Use
of any other means of charging could cause the
batteries to explode, resulting in possible serious
personal injury.
• Do not charge the unit in the rain or in wet locations.
Failure to obey a
safety warning will
Failure to obey a
safety warning can
Failure to obey a
safety warning may
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