Safety Information - Honda umc435 Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

Operator Responsibility
• Understand the operation of all controls and learn how to stop
the engine quickly in case of an emergency. Make sure the
operator receives adequate instruction before operating the
equipment.
• Do not allow children to operate the powerhead. Keep children
and pets away from the area of operation.
• Your powerhead's exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide.
Do not run the engine without adequate ventilation, and never
run the engine indoors.
• The powerhead and exhaust become very hot during operation.
• Only use Honda approved attachments. If not, injury or accident
may occur.
• Read and follow the instructions in the owner's manual that
came with each attachment.
• Never operate the powerhead when tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs.
• Any part of the machine is a potential source of danger if the
machine is used in abnormal conditions or if the maintenance is
not performed correctly.
• If you lend or resell your powerhead to a third person, instruct
him or her on how to handle the product and alert him or her to
read the Owner's Manual carefully before operation.
• Follow the instructions in the owner's manual that comes with
each attachment.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for any
accidents or hazards that may occur to other people or their
property.
• While operating the powerhead, always wear protective clothing
and protective devices.
• Follow the instructions in the owner's manual that comes with
each attachment, regarding required protective clothing and
protective devices. For example:
– Protective clothing
Wear adequate clothes with long sleeves and long pants.
Do not wear loose or baggy clothing.
Arm covers and leg protectors should be worn.
Do not wear anything around your neck (for example necklaces
or neckties).
Tie your hair if it is long.
– Protective devices
* Eye protection
Eye protection should meet the requirements of ANSI Z87.1.
Wear goggles or other eye protection to protect your eyes
from flying debris.
* Hard hat
Wear a hard hat to protect your head from any overhead
branches and falling foreign material.
* Face shield
Wear a face shield to protect your face from flying debris.
* Ear hearing protection
To reduce the risk of hearing loss, hearing protection is
required.
* Gloves
Wear gloves to protect your hands.
* Safety boots
Wear safety boots with a non-slip sole and toe protector to
protect your feet from falling objects and flying debris.
Do not operate the equipment barefoot or wearing open
sandals.
* Leg protectors
We recommend that you wear the leg protectors to protect
your legs.
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* Dust mask
We recommend that you wear a dust mask to protect
yourself from dusts and pollens.
EYE PROTECTION
FACE SHIELD
• Before each use, visually inspect the powerhead for any damage
and looseness of parts.
• Before each use, look around and underneath the engine for signs
of oil or gasoline leaks.
• Avoid operating the powerhead at night, poor visibility or in bad
weather.
• Walk, never run during operation.
• Avoid operating the powerhead on a steep slope.
The steep slope may be slippery, causing you to fall.
• Do not operate the powerhead with any labels, or any parts
removed.
• Do not tamper with the powerhead as it can result in personal
injury and/or equipment damage.
• Only use attachments that are designed for your model and
application.
• Stop the engine with the engine switch to the OFF position in the
following cases:
– Before any operation around the powerhead.
– Before checking, cleaning or working on the powerhead.
– After striking a foreign object. Inspect the powerhead for
damage and make repairs before restarting the powerhead.
– If the powerhead starts to vibrate abnormally. Check
immediately the cause of the vibration and perform the
necessary repair.
– Whenever you leave the powerhead unattended.
– Before refueling.
– When any person or pet is approaching.
– Shut off the engine immediately when the powerhead shows
abnormal vibration suddenly. Sudden vibration can suggest the
damaged rotating parts or loose fasteners. Examine the cause
of the problem, and do not start the engine before a repair is
made.
• The attachment should not be moving when the engine is at idle.
If this happens, contact your authorized Honda dealer. This idle
speed will need to be adjusted. Make sure the cutting attachment
has stopped before the unit is set down.
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the powerhead is
in a safe working condition. Regular maintenance is essential to
user's safety and product performance.
• Do not use the powerhead with worn or damaged parts. Parts
must be replaced, or repaired. Replace worn or damaged parts
with Honda genuine parts. Non equivalent quality parts may
damage the machine and be prejudicial to your safety.
HARD HAT
EAR HEARING
PROTECTION
CLOTHES (LONG SLEEVE)
ARM COVERS
GLOVES
CLOTHES (LONG PANTS)
LEG PROTECTORS
SAFETY BOOTS (WITH
TOE PROTECTOR)