Safety Symbols - DeWalt DW33 Instruction Manual

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SAFETY SYMBOLS

NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations
for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline,
and may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM) and
Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
When required, models are equipped with low permeation fuel lines and fuel tanks for
evaporative emission control. California models may also include a carbon canister. Please
contact Customer Support for information regarding the evaporative emission control
configuration for your model.
SPARK ARRESTOR
WARNING: This mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should
not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-
covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor
meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service
dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
WARNING: This mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should
not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-
covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor
meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
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This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read,
understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble
and operate.
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WARNING: Your Responsibility - Restrict the use of this power machine to
persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in
this manual and on the machine. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s)
before attempting to assemble and operate.
DANGER — ROTATING BLADES
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not
operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its proper
place. If damaged, replace immediately.
DANGER — BYSTANDERS
Do not mow when children or others are around.
DANGER — HAND/ FOOT CUT
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
DANGER — THROWN DEBRIS
Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade in any
direction. Wear safety glasses.
DANGER — SLOPES
Use extra caution on slopes. The machine is heavy and can
speed up when going downhill. Be prepared to maintain
control of the machine. To avoid loss of control, operate across
slopes, not up and down. When turning, turn uphill, not
down. Do not operate on slopes greater than 15°.
WARNING—GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE
Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
WARNING— CARBON MONOXIDE
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas.
WARNING— HOT SURFACE
Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely
hot during operation. Allow engine and muffler to cool
before touching.
Warning - Avoid Crush/Pinch Point Injury
Read, understand and follow all the safety rules and
instructions in the manual(s) and on the mower before
attempting to service this mower. For foot lift models only,
the deck lift system is spring-assisted and under tension.
Always use the provided multi-tool to secure the lift system
in the locked position before attempting to remove the
mower deck