Important Safe Operation Practices - Yard Machines 532 Operator's Manual

SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
WARNING:
FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF
AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO OPERATE YOUR EDGER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL HEED ITS WARNING.
WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: Your edger was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As
with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious
injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.
1. TRAINING AND PREPARATION
• Read the operator's manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use
of the equipment. Know how to disengage the blade
control and stop the unit quickly.
• Never allow children to operate equipment. Never
allow adults to operate equipment without proper
instruction.
• Keep the area of operation clear (at least 50 feet) of
all persons, especially small children and pets.
• Use the edger only as manufacture intended and as
described in the operator's manual.
• Do not operate edger after it has been dropped or
damaged.
• Return product to nearest authorized service facility
for examination and repair. Do not operate product
with damaged or excessively worn cutting blade.
• Dress properly-always wear safety glasses or
goggles. Always wear safety footwear, and pants or
slacks that cover your legs to reduce the risk of
injury that may be caused by flying debris. Do not
wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught in
moving parts. Use of gloves and substantial
footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
Do not operate edger when barefoot or wearing
sandals or open-toed shoes. Wear boots,
preferably with steel-toe caps.
• Objects struck by the blade can cause severe
injuries to persons. The work area should always be
carefully examined and cleared of all stones, sticks,
wires, bones and other foreign objects, prior to
edging.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments, other than
depth of cut, while engine is running.
• The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause
hazard and will void warranty.
• Never operate the edger without proper guards,
plates or other safety protective devices in place.
• Turn engine off and disconnect spark plug wire:
When not in use.
Before servicing, cleaning and performing any
maintenance.
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable
• Extinguish all smoking materials and other possible
sources of ignition.
• Use a fuel container acceptable for the purpose.
• Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors.
• Replace gasoline cap securely.
• If fuel is spilled, move product and fuel container
from area and do not create a source of ignition.
Wipe up spilled fuel.
2. OPERATION
• Make sure all nuts, bolts, and screws are kept
tightly in place, especially the blade and all guards.
• Start the engine carefully. Make certain the blade is
the start position before attempting to start. Keep
hands, feet, clothing, and the like well away from
cutting blade and moving parts.
• Keep both hands on handles when blade is rotating.
• Keep feet away from cutting area.
• Make sure engine is off and spark plug wire is
disconnected when clearing jammed material from
blade.
• Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold
material to be cut when engine is running or when
cutting blade is moving.
• Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense.
• Do not operate edger when fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or heavy medication.
• Never operate the product without good visibility or
light.
• Keep good footing and balance at all times. Do not
overreach or stand on unstable support.
• Do not force or abuse product. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
• Do not operate engine above speed necessary to
do the job.
• Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
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