Safety Instructions - Honda UMK425E Owner's Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

All the parts of your machine are potentially hazardous if it is used incorrectly or if it is not properly
maintained. Special attention should be paid to sections preceded by the following words.
Warns against a risk of serious bodily injury or fatal accident if instructions are not complied
with.
CAUTION:
• Warns against a risk of bodily injury or equipment damage if instructions are not complied with.
NOTE: Indicates a source of useful information.
This symbol warns you to be especially careful when performing specific
operations. See the safety instructions on the following pages with reference to the
point or points indicated in the box.
SAFETY
TRAINING
A1. Carefully read the instructions in this manual. Before using your brushcutter, familiarize yourself with how to use it correctly
and with its controls. Make sure you know how to stop the engine quickly.
A2. Use the brushcutter for its intended purpose, i.e.:
- Cutting grass with the nylon line attachment along flower beds, shrubberies, walls, fences or lawns and to finish borders
after mowing with a lawnmower.
- For cutting tall weeds and brush the 3-tooth blade.
- Using it for any other purpose could be dangerous or result in damage to the machine.
A3. Do not allow children or anyone unfamiliar with the instructions to use the brushcutter. Local legislation may stipulate
operator age restrictions.
A4. Do not use the brushcutter in the following circumstances:
- When there are people, especially children, or pets nearby. Comply with the safety perimeter of at least 15 metres between
the machine and anyone who may be in the vicinity. The brushcutter is to be operated by one person only.
- If you have taken any medicine or substance which may affect your reactions and judgement.
- If a nylon line cutting head is used, make sure that the guard extension and the line cutter blade are correctly in place in
order to ensure correct line length.
- If safety devices such as the cutting attachment guard are missing or if the guard is damaged.
A5. Do not make alterations to your brushcutter. By doing so, you could compromise your safety and expose yourself to serious
accident or injury.
A6. Remember that the owner or operator is responsible for any accidents or risks to third parties and their property.
PREPARATION
B1. Do not use this equipment when barefoot or wearing sandals or when wearing loose-fitting clothing that may become
snagged on plants.Long trousers, boots or protective footwear with anti-skid soles, goggles or a protective visor, gloves
(preferably leather) and ear defenders must be worn when operating the machine.A hard hat should be worn in areas where
falling objects may be encountered (such as branches or stones).
B2. Make a thorough inspection of the area to be cleared and remove any objects which could be thrown up by the machine
(stones, pieces of wood, wire, bones, etc.).
B3. WARNING: DANGER!
Petrol is extremely flammable.
Store fuel in specially designed containers.
- Refuel the machine outdoors only, with the engine switched off. Do not smoke during refuelling or while handling fuel.
- Never remove the fuel filler cap or fill up the fuel tank when the engine is running or while it is still hot.
- Do not start the engine in the presence of spilled fuel. Move the brushcutter away from the area and avoid creating any
source of ignition until the fuel has evaporated and vapours have dispersed.
- Make sure that the caps are securely fitted on the fuel tank and on the fuel can.
B4. Replace faulty exhaust mufflers.
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