Rules For Safe Operation - Bolens BL410 Operator's Manual

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RULES
FOR SAFEOPERATION
NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California,
Maine, Oregon, and Washington.
All U.S. Forest Land and
the state of California
(Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon, and Washington
require by law that certain internal com-
bustion engines operated
on forest brush and/or grass-covered
areas be equipped
with a spark arrestor, maintained
in effective
working
order, or the engine be constructed,
equipped,
and maintained
for the prevention
of fire. Check with your state or local
authorities
for regulations
pertaining
to these requirements.
Failure to follow these requirements
could subject you to liability or a
fine. This unit is factory equipped
with a spark arrestor.
If it requires replacement,
ask your LOCAL SERVICE DEALER to install
the Accessory Part #182747
Spark Arrestor.
Read the Operator's
Manual(s)
and follow all warnings and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator
and/or
bystanders,
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-520-5520
• SAFETY SYMBOLS •
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention
to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations,
deserve
your careful attention
and
understanding.
The safety warnings
do not by themselves
eliminate
any danger. The instructions
or
warnings
they give are not substitutes
for proper accident prevention
measures.
SYMBOL
MEANING
SAFETY ALERTSYMBOL:Indicates danger, warn- 1
ing or caution. Attention is required in order to [
avoid Serious personal injury. May be used in I
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
[
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will 1
result in serious injury to yourself or to others. I
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce I
the riskoffire, electric shockand personal injury. J
SYMBOL
MEANING
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can
result in injury to yourself and others. Always fol-
low the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
f re, e ectr c shock, and persona njury.
J
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may I
result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety I
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and persona njury.
NOTE:
Advises you of information
or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
• IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
READALL INSTRUCTIONS
I1_
WARNING: When using the unit, you must fol-
low the safety rules, Please read these instruc- I
tions before operating
the unit in order to [
ensure the safety of the Operator
and any I
bystanders. Please keep these instructions for
later use.
I
BEFORE OPERATING
• Read the instructions
carefully.
Become familiar
with the
controls
and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate
this unit when tired, ill or under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Children under the age of 15 must not use the unit; teens
may operate the unit with adult guidance.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check for
fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners
are in place and secure.
Replace parts that are cracked, chipped
or damaged
in any
way. Do not operate with loose or damaged parts.
• Be aware of the potential
risk of injury to your head, hands
and feet.
Clear the area to be cultivated
before each use. Remove
rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, string
and other objects
which may be thrown
by the unit. Clear the area of children,
bystanders
and pets; keep them outside
a 50-foot
(15 m.)
radius, at a minimum.
Even then, they are still at risk from
thrown
objects. Encourage bystanders
to wear eye protec-
tion. If you are approached,
stop the unit immediately.
Squeeze the throttle
control
and make sure that it auto-
matically
returns to the idle position.
Make all adjustments
or repairs before using the unit.
SAFETY WARNINGS
FOR GAS UNITS
• Store fuel only in containers
specifically
designed
and
approved
for the storage of such materials.
• Avoid creating
a source of ignition
for spilled fuel. Do not
start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable
and
its vapors Can explode if ignited. Follow the
ensuing precautions.
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