Safety Alert Symbol; Important Safety Instructions - Toro Flex-Force Power System 51821 Operator's Manual

Safety-Alert Symbol
The safety-alert symbol
manual and on the machine identifies important safety
messages that you must follow to prevent accidents.
Safety-alert symbol
The safety-alert symbol appears above information
that alerts you to unsafe actions or situations and
is followed by the word DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.
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Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
When using electric gardening tools, always
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read and follow basic safety warnings and
instructions to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury, including the
following:
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I. Training
1. The operator of the tool is responsible for any
accidents or hazards occurring to others or their
property.
2. Do not allow children to use or play with the
tool, battery pack, or the battery charger; local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
3. Do not allow children or untrained people to
operate or service this device. Allow only people
who are responsible, trained, familiar with the
instructions, and physically capable to operate
or service the device.
4. Before using the tool, battery pack, and battery
charger, read all the instructions and cautionary
markings on these products.
5. Become familiar with the controls and proper use
of the tool, battery pack, and battery charger.
II. Preparation
1. Keep bystanders and children away from the
operating area.
2. Use only the battery pack specified by Toro.
Using other accessories and attachments may
increase the risk of injury and fire.
3. Plugging the battery charger into an outlet that is
not 120 V can cause a fire or electric shock. Do
not plug the battery charger into an outlet other
than 120 V. For a different style of connection,
use an attachment plug adapter of the proper
configuration for the power outlet if needed.
4. Do not use a damaged or modified battery
pack or battery charger, which may exhibit
unpredictable behavior that results in fire,
explosion, or risk of injury.
5. If the supply cord to the battery charger is
damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer
to replace it.
6. Charge the battery pack with only the battery
charger specified by Toro. A charger suitable for
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