Safety - Toro 51556 Operator's Manual

Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
To assure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the appliance, it is essential
that you or any other operator of the appliance
read and understand the contents of this manual
before operating the appliance. Pay particular
attention to the safety alert symbol
means CAUTION, WARNING OR DANGER —
"personal safety instruction." Read and
understand the instruction because it has to do
with safety. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY, RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK.
WARNING—To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock or injury, follow these safety instructions.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS
APPLIANCE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
1. Read and understand the contents of this manual
before operating the trimmer. Become familiar
with all controls and know how to stop it
quickly.
2. Keep everyone, especially children and pets,
away from area of operation. Never allow
children to operate the appliance. It is not a toy.
Never allow adults to operate unit without first
reading Operator's Manual.
3. Always wear safety goggles or other suitable eye
protection when using trimmer. Always use face
or dust mask if operation is dusty.
4. Never operate the appliance in wet or damp
conditions. DO NOT USE IN THE RAIN.
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10. Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry
11. Do not force the trimmer. It operates better and
12. Use only in daylight or with good artificial light.
13. Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use
14. Stop the motor whenever you leave the trimmer,
15. When not in use, store your trimmer in a dry
16. Keep all fasteners tight to ensure the appliance is
17. Never operate without factory installed guards or
Do not charge appliance in rain, or in wet
locations.
Inspect area thoroughly where trimmer will be
used. Pick up any debris or objects that could be
entangled in trimmer or picked up by trimmer
and thrown. Keep area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children and pets.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can catch in moving parts. Always
wear substantial footwear and long pants. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Use the right appliance—Do not use the
appliance for any job except that for which it
was intended such as cutting grass and small
weeds.
Do not invert trimmer while trimmer is in
operation. Do not push down the trigger release
and depress the ON/OFF switch while trimmer is
in inverted position.
trimmer with finger on switch.
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Always be sure of your footing. Keep a firm
hold on the handle and walk, never run.
common sense. Do not operate appliance when
you are tired.
before cleaning the housing, and when making
any repairs or inspections.
place – high or locked up out of the reach of
children.
in safe working condition.
other protective safety devices in place.