Important Safety Instructions - Yardworks 54-5701-4 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire,
and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Be familiar with all controls and
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proper use of the machine. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result
in serious personal injury.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
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Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as complying with ANSI Z87.1 standard as well as head protection
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when operating this product.
Dress properly. Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, or go bare-
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foot. Do not wear jewellery of any kind.
 Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50' (15 m) away.
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Stay Alert — Watch what you are doing; use common sense. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under
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the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot
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surfaces.
 Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.
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When not in use, product should be stored indoors in a dry, locked up place—out of the reach of children.
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Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts. Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible injury, and
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will void your warranty.
Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or accessory on this product which was not provided with the
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product or identified as appropriate for use with this product in the operator's manual.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the product in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain.
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Use the right appliance. Do not use the product for any job except that for which it is intended.
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Do not use on steps, a ladder, or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
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product in unexpected situations.
Do not force the product. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was
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designed.
DANGER — Keep hands away from cutting area. Keep both hands on handles when power is on.
CAUTION — Blade coasts after being turned off.
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