General Safety Instructions - MTD HT 51 E Manual

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-Individuals who are not perfectly familiar with the
instruction, are not allowed to use the machine
-Within the working area, the person using the
machine is responsible for any damage or injury
sustained by third parties or their property which
has been caused by the machine. Watch your
working area and do not allow third persons or
animals to be around.
-When operating the machine take great care and
always hold it firmly with both hands. Chose a
stable and safe position£¬ especially on steps.
-Check regularly that all screws are properly
secured. Check the cutting blades regularly
and, in case of damage, have them repaired or
exchanged by an authorized service center.
-Make yourself familiar with your working area and
be alert for possible hazards, which you might not
her due to the motor noise.
-Never touch the unprotected blades and never
carry the machine taking hold of the blades.
-When the hedge trimmer is not in use, for
transport or storage, keep it in a dry place and
out of the reach of children, and have the cutting
blades always inserted into the protection cover
(1).
-Only use original spare parts and accessories
supplied with the machine or recommended by
the manufacturer.
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3. General safety instructions

WARNING!
When using electric tools, basic
safety precautions, including
the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and personal
injury.
Read all these instructions before
operating this product and save
these instructions.
Keep work-area clean. Cluttered area and
benches invite injuries.
Consider work area environment. Do not
expose power tools to rain. Do not use power tools
where there is risk to cause fore or explosion.
Guard against electric shock. Avoid body
contact with earth or grounded surface (eg. pipes,
radiators, ranges, and refrigerators).
Keep children away. Never allow children to
use the tool. Do not let visitors touch the tool or
extension cord. All visitors should be kept away
from work area.
Store idle tools. When not in use, tools should
be stored in a dry, high or locked up place, out of
reach of children.
Do not force the tool. It will do the job better and
safe at the rate for which it was intended.
Use the right tool. Do not force small tools or
attachments to do the job of a heavy-duty tool.
Do not use tools for purposes not intended: for
example, do not use circular saw to cut tree limbs
or logs.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry; they can be caught in moving
parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear is
recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protecting hair covering to contain long hair.