For Your Safety; Important Message To Employers - Honda HHT25S Owner's Manual

WELCOME
Congratulations on your selection of a Honda trimmer/brush cutter!
We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the
finest trimmers on the market. We want to help you get the best
results from your new trimmer and to operate it safely. This manual
contains information on how to do that; please read it carefully.
When your trimmer needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that
authorized Honda Power Equipment servicing dealership personnel
are specially trained in servicing Honda trimmers and are supported
by the parts and service divisions of American Honda.
Please read the DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY on
and the EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY on
fully understand what is covered by warranty and your responsibilities
of ownership.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the
trimmer. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others. Please read these messages carefully.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a trimmer. You must
use your own good judgment.
Safety Instructions
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:
• Safety Labels – on the trimmer.
• Instructions – how to use this trimmer correctly and safely.
• Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert
of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
These signal words mean:
 DANGER
 WARNING

CAUTION
• Damage Prevention Messages – You will also see other important
messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This word
means:
Your trimmer or other property can be
NOTICE
damaged if you don't follow instructions.
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You WILL be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't
follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't
follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't
follow instructions.
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The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.
The Honda HHT25S and HHT35S trimmer/brush cutters are designed
to cut grass, weeds, brush, and/or wood if equipped with an
appropriate cutting attachment. Other uses can result in injury to the
operator or damage to the trimmer and other property.
These Honda trimmers are intended for use by gardening
professionals. Never allow children to operate the trimmer.
Most injuries or property damage can be prevented if you follow all
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instructions in this manual and on the trimmer. The most common
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hazards are discussed below, along with the best way to protect
yourself and other.

Important Message to Employers

As an employer, you have special responsibilities to the people who
work for you.
Before you ask anyone to operate this trimmer, you need to determine
whether the person is old enough, large enough, and strong enough
to safely handle and control the trimmer.
If you decide the employee is ready, make sure the employee reads
and understands all instructions and warnings in this manual and on
the labels before operating the trimmer.
Allow adequate time for hands-on training by a qualified instructor,
and personally supervise practice sessions until you feel sure the
employee is ready to operate the machine.
Also be sure employees wear proper clothing and have eye protection
and any other gear that may be required by local ordinances or your
insurance company.
Remember, too, that you are responsible for keeping the trimmer
properly maintained and in safe operating condition.
Your commitment to safety on the job can help prevent injuries and
result in longer and more productive years of service.
WARNING
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