Safety Instructions - Murray M26-T Instruction Manual

SAFETY

Safety Instructions

Operator Safety
• Wear the necessary safety equipment, as listed on page (12), in Personal Safety
Equipment.
• Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear loose clothing, jewellery, short pants,
sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
• Do not operate the unit if you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
Unit Safety
• Inspect the entire unit and cutting head before each use.
• Ensure that the guard is properly attached.
• Do not use the unit if it is running erratically. Have it serviced promptly.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
• Learn how to stop the engine quickly in an emergency.
• Stop the engine when the unit is unattended, even for a moment.
• Never allow children or unauthorised persons to operate the unit.
• Do not leave the unit on dry cuttings when it is Hot, as a risk of fire is present.
• Do not cover muffler or restrict airflow to muffler.
Fuel Safety
• Use a container approved for fuel and a funnel to avoid spillage.
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.
• Frequently check for fuel leaks and clean carbon from the muffler at exhaust outlet.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel, or near the unit, or while using the unit.
• Add fuel before starting the unit.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap while the engine is running or hot, allow to cool before
refuelling.
• Never allow the unit to run out of fuel before refuelling.
• Move at least three metres away from the fuelling site before starting the engine.
• Wipe all traces of fuel on the unit before starting the engine.
• Change your clothes before stating the unit if fuel has been spilt on them.
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&
HANDLING
Do not operate the MURRAY Trimmer before reading all Safety &
Handling sections.