Safety And International Symbols - Snapper SST-BC Owner's Manual

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operators manual describes safety and international
operators manual for complete safety, assembly, operating,
maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL
MEANING
* SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or
.with other symbols or pictographs.
MANUAL
follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
* WEAR EYE AND HEARING
PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects and
loud noise can cause severe eye
injury and hearing loss. Wear eye
protection meeting ANSI Z87.1
standards and ear protection when
operating this unit. Use a full face
shield when needed.
ga * KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
| WARNING: Keep all bystanders,
especially children and pets, at
least 50 feet (15m) from the
operating area.
caution. May be used in conjunction
* WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S
Read the operators manual(s) and
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* THROWN OBJECTS AND
ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
. WARNING: Do not operate without
the cutting attachment shield in
place. Keep all from the rotating
cutting attachment.
* BEWARE OF BLADE THRUST OR
KICK BACK
WARNING: Blade thrust and kick
back can be sudden and forceful.
See owners manual for specific
operating precautions.
Do not allow a person to use this unit unless instructions are
read and understood. Never allow children to operate or play
with the unit.
Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Always wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves, and a long
sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants,
sandals, or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above
shoulder level.
Inspect unit before each use. Replace damaged parts. Check
for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure.
Replace cutting attachment parts that are cracked, chipped,
or damaged in any way. Make sure the cutting attachment is
properly installed and securely fastened. Be sure the cutting
attachment shield is properly attached, and in the position
recommended by the manufacturer. Use only flexible, non-
metallic line recommended by the manufacturer. Never use,
for example, wire or wire-rope which can break off and
become a dangerous projectile.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-reach. Keep
cutting attachment below waist level. Keep all parts of your
body away from the rotating cutting attachment and hot
surfaces.
Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building;
breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Pour fuel outdoors where there are no sparks and flames.
Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping the engine. Do
not smoke while fueling. Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move
at least 10 ft. (3 m) away from the fueling source and site
before. starting engine.
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can
be thrown or become entangled in the cutting attachment.
Clear the area of children, bystanders and pets. At a
minimum, keep all children, bystanders and pets outside a
50 ft. (15 m) radius; outside the 50 ft. zone, there is still a risk
of injury to bystanders from being struck with the moving
blade in the event of a blade thrust or other unexpected
reaction of the saw.