Warnings And Safety Instructions - Tanaka TBC-2501 Owner's Manual

2. Warnings and safety instructions.

Operator safety
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Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.
Always wear heavy, long pants, boots and
gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry,
short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure
hair so it is above shoulder length.
Do not operate this tool when you are tired, ill
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
Never let a child or inexperienced person
operate the machine.
Wear hearing protection.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
Keep hands away from cutting equipment.
Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting
equipment.
When the unit is turned off, make sure the
cutting attachment has stopped before the unit
is set down.
When operation is prolonged, take a break
from time to time so that you may avoid
possible whitefinger disease which is caused
by vibration.
Tool safety
Inspect the entire tool before each use.
Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks
and make sure all fasteners are in place and
securely fastened.
Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or
damaged in any way before using the tool.
Make sure the safety guard is properly
attached.
Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
Use only accessories as recommended for
this tool by the manufacturer.
WARNING!
Never modify the tool in any way. Do not use
your cutting tool for any job except that for
which it is intended.
Fuel safety
NOTE!
Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool.
Especially, in case of over three month
storage, this is essential otherwise fuel
may corrode causing carburetor damage.
It is recommended that the fuel be emptied
after each use. If fuel is left in the tank,
store so fuel will not leak.
Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there
are no sparks or flames.
Use a container approved for fuel.
Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the tool or while using the tool.
Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
Move at least 3 m away from fueling site
before starting engine.
Stop engine before removing fuel cap.
Store tool and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
WARNING!
Antivibration systems do not guarantee that
you will not sustain whitefinger disease or
carpal tunnel syndrome. Therefore, continual
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and regular users should monitor closely
thecondition of their hands and fingers. If
any of the above symptoms appear, seek
medical advice immediately.
Cutting safety
Do not cut any material other than grass and
brush.
Inspect the area to be cut before each use.
Remove objects which can be thrown or
become entangled.
For respiratory protection, wear an aerosol
protection mask when cutting the grass after
insecticide is scattered.
Keep others including children, animals,
bystanders and helpers outside the 15 m
hazard zone. Stop the engine immediately if
you are approached.
Always keep the engine on the right side of
your body.
Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
muffler and cutting attachment when the
engine is running.
Keep cutting attachment below waist level.
Maintenance safety.
Maintain the tool according to recommended
procedures.
Disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjust-
ments.
Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
Use only genuine replacement parts as
recommended by the manufacturer.
Transport et remisage
Carry the tool by hand with the engine
stopped and the muffler away from your
body.
Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank,
and secure the tool before storing or trans-
porting in a vehicle.
Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool. It
is recommended that the fuel be emptied
after each use. If fuel is left in the tank, store
so fuel will not leak.
Store tool out of the reach of children.
Clean the unit carefully and store it in a dry
place.
Make sure engine switch is off when trans-
porting or storing.
When transporting in a vehicle, cover blade
with blade cover.
If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, take care and use common sense.
Contact your dealer if you need assistance.
Pay special attention to statements preceded
by the following words:
WARNING!
Indicates a strong possibility of severe
personal injury or loss of life, if instructions
are not followed.
CAUTION!
Indicates a possibility of personal injury or
equipment damage, if instructions are not
followed.
NOTE!
Helpful information for correct function and use.
CAUTION!
Do not disassemble the recoil starter. You may
get a possibility of personal injury with recoil
spring.