Intended Use; General Safety Warnings - Homelite HLT33MTB Original Instructions Manual

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Safety, performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of your grass trimmer, brushcutter,
hedge trimmer, and pole pruner.

INTENDED USE

The product is intended to be used only by adults who
have read and understood the instructions and warnings
in this manual and can be considered responsible for their
actions. The product is only intended for use outdoors in a
well-ventilated area. For safety reasons, the product must
be adequately controlled by a two-handed operation.
The grass trimmer/brushcutter fitted with the grass trimmer
head (and appropriate guard) is intended for cutting long
grass, pulpy weed, and similar vegetation at or about
ground level. When fitted with the blade (and appropriate
guard), it can also cut bushes. The product is not designed
to be fitted with a saw blade. The cutting plane should be
approximately parallel to the ground surface. The product
should not be used to cut or trim hedges, bushes, or other
vegetation where the cutting plane is not parallel to the
ground surface.
The hedge trimmer is designed for home or domestic use.
It is intended to cut and trim hedges, shrubs, and similar
vegetation where stems or twigs are less than 24 mm thick.
It should be used in dry, well-illuminated conditions. It is not
intended to cut grass, trees, or branches.
The pole pruner is designed for cutting and pruning of small
limbs and branches whose diameter is less than or equal
to the bar length, and are located high in the tree while
the operator maintains a steady footing on the ground. The
product has a maximum length of 2.1 m. Do not exceed this
working length. It is not intended to be used while climbing
or as a conventional chainsaw for close quarter limbing and
pruning of material at ground level.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and
understand the operator's manual.
WARNING
Do not attempt to operate the product until you have read
thoroughly and understood completely all instructions
and safety rules contained in this manual. Failure to
comply may result in accidents involving fire and serious
personal injury. Save the operator's manual and review
frequently for continuing safe operation, and instructing
others who may use the product.
Original instructions
WARNING
The product is not intended to be used by children or
persons with reduced physical, mental, or sensory
capabilities. Children should be adequately supervised
to ensure they do not play with the product.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using the product. Follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can
result in serious personal injury.
Some regions have regulations that restrict the use of
the product. Check with your local authority for advice.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use the
product.
Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Clear the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string, which can be thrown or become entangled in the
string head or blade.
Wear full eye and hearing protection while using the
product. If working in an area where there is a risk of
falling objects, head protection must be worn.
Hearing protection may restrict the operator's ability
to hear warning sounds. Pay particular attention to
potential hazards around and inside the working area.
Wear heavy, long trousers, non-slip protective footwear,
and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short
trousers, jewellery of any kind, or use with bare feet.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 15 m
away. Stop the product if anyone enters the area.
Do not use the product when you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not use in poor lighting. The operator needs clear
unrestricted vision to identify potential hazards.
Keep firm footing and balance at all times. Do not
overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance
or exposure to hot surfaces.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
Do not touch area around the silencer or cylinder of the
product, these parts get hot from operation.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool down before
making any adjustments.
Do not smoke when mixing fuel or filling fuel tank.
Mix and store fuel in a container approved for fuel.
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