Operator Safety - Snapper SPX 150 Series 2691020 Operator's Manual

Operator Safety

Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains
important instructions that should be followed during the
initial set-up, the operation, and the maintenance of the
equipment. Save these original instructions for future
reference.
Safety Symbols and Meanings
FIRE MOVING PARTS
KICKBACK
TOXIC FUMES
WEAR EYE
HAZARDOUS
PROTECTION
CHEMICAL
READ MANUAL FAST SLOW
FUEL
SHUT-OFF
ROLL-OVER
HAZARD
The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety
information about hazards that can result in personal injury.
A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used
with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the
potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may
be used to represent the type of hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
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STOP
SHOCK
EXPLOSION
ON OFF
HOT SURFACE CHOKE
FUEL
OIL
AMPUTATION
HAZARD
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in damage
to the product.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Certain components in this product and its related
accessories contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
W
ARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds - chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas
that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT see
it, smell it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell
exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to
carbon monoxide gas. If you start to feel sick,
dizzy, or weak while using this product, shut it off
and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor.
You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from
windows, doors and vents to reduce the risk of carbon
monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being
drawn towards occupied spaces.
• Install battery--operated carbon monoxide alarms or
plug--in carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up
according to the manufacturer's instructions. Smoke
alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.
• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages,
basements, crawlspaces, sheds, or other partially-
enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors and
windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can quickly
build up in these spaces and can linger for hours, even
after this product has shut off.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the
engine exhaust away from occupied spaces.