Safety Symbols And International Symbols - Yardworks 60-3856-2 Owner's Manual

SAFETY SYMBOLS AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

This Owner's Manual describes safety symbols, international symbols, and diagrams that may appear on the Blower/Vac.
Read the Owner's Manual carefully in order to understand the safety rules, the assembly, operating, and maintenance
instructions, and the repair information.
SYMBOL
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates
caution. May be used in conjunction
with other symbols or diagrams.
WARNING - READ THE
•
OWNER'S MANUAL
Read the Owner's Manual, and
follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so may
result in serious injury to the opera-
tor and/or to others.
WEAR EYE AND HEARING
•
PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects and
loud noise can cause severe eye
injury and hearing loss. Wear eye
protection that meets ANSI Z87.1-
1989 standards, along with ear
protection, when operating this
Blower/Vac. Use a full face shield
when necessary.
THROWN OBJECTS AND THE
•
ROTATING BLADE CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Keep clear of the
blower outlet. Do not point the
Blower/Vac in the direction of the
operator or others. Objects can be
thrown from the blower. Do not
operate the Blower/Vac without
proper attachments and guards in
place.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
MEANING
danger, warning,
SYMBOL
or
6
MEANING
DO NOT USE THIS TOOL IN THE
•
RAIN
WARNING: Avoid
environments. Do not operate the
Blower/Vac in the rain, or in damp or
wet conditions. Moisture is a shock
hazard.
BLOWERS – ROTATING IMPEL-
•
LER BLADES CAN
SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Stop the engine and
allow the impeller to stop before
opening the vacuum door, installing
or changing tubes or bags, and
before cleaning or performing any
maintenance.
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
•
WARNING: Keep all bystanders,
especially children and pets, at least
50' (15 m.) away from the operating
area.
dangerous
CAUSE