Trimmer Safety; Important Safety Information - Honda HHT35S Owner's Manual

TRIMMER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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 accidents can be prevented if you follow all
instructions in this manual and on the trimmer.
The most common hazards are discussed below,
along with the best way to protect yourself and
others.
Always Wear Eye Protection and Protective
Clothing
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The most frequent injuries associated with
string trimmers are eye injuries caused by
thrown debris. Always wear safety glasses or
goggles that meet the ANSI Z87.1 rating
whenever you use the trimmer.
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The operator must wear hearing protectors
when using this trimmer. Hearing protectors
will protect the operator's ears from noise
damage.
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Wearing protective clothing also reduces the
risk and severity of injury from thrown debris or
contact with the cutting attachment. Wear the
trimmer harness, gloves, a long-sleeved shirt,
long pants, and sturdy boots with nonslip
soles.
See page 14 for more information.
Keep Away From Cutting Lines and Blades
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A spinning cutting blade can cut through your
clothes and skin just as easily as it cuts
through grass and dirt. Keep all parts of your
body away from a spinning cutting attachment.
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Even after the engine has stopped, the cutting
attachment will spin for several seconds. Do
not touch it until it has stopped spinning, or
you may get cut.
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Turn the Engine Off When Not Trimming
If you stop trimming or cutting for any reason,
even to clean off the cutting attachment, always
shut off the engine.
Keep People Away From Your Working Area
To prevent injury to others, keep people at least
50 feet (15 meters) away from the working area
during operation.
Always Wear the Harness When Trimming
The harness keeps the trimmer away from your
body, lowering your chances of being cut by the
trimmer's blade or cutting line.
Read This Manual Before Using the Trimmer
Read the manual before operating the trimmer.
Understand how to use all the controls and obey
all warnings.
Clear the Working Area First
Objects thrown by the trimmer can cause serious
injury. Before operating the trimmer, carefully
inspect the area and remove any broken glass,
pieces of wire, and other loose objects.
Keep the Trimmer Properly Maintained
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The cutting attachment should be examined
for looseness, cracks, broken parts, or
excessive wear. Tighten or replace as needed
before operating the trimmer.
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Do not operate the trimmer without a debris
shield properly installed. Make sure you have
the right shield installed for your cutting
attachment.
For more information, see pages 7 and 8.