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Saf
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SafEtY DEfInItIonS
F
DanGEr
DanGEr indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
F
WarnInG
WarnInG indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
F
CaUtIon
CaUtIon indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
notICE
notICE is used to address practices not
related to physical injury.
SafEtY SYmbolS
Some of the following symbols may be used on
this product. Please study them and learn their
meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols
will allow you to safely operate the product.
Symbol
name
Designation/Explanation
read the
Instruction
manual
to reduce the risk of
injury, user must read and
understand the instruction
manual before using this
product.
Eye and Ear
Protection
always wear safety goggles
or safety glasses with side
shields, and as necessary
a full face-shield as well as
full ear protection when
operating this product.
always wear eye protection
with side shields marked to
comply with anSI Z87.1.
Symbol
name
Designation/Explanation
Safety alert
this machine was built
to be operated according
to the safe operation
practices in this manual.
as with any type of power
equipment, carelessness
or error on the part of
the operator can result in
serious injury. this machine
is capable of amputating
fingers, hands, toes and
feet and throwing foreign
objects. failure to observe
the safety instructions
could result in serious
injury or death.
Electric
Shock
failure to use the starter
in dry conditions and to
observe safe practices can
result in electric shock.
risk of fire
fuel and its vapours are
extremely flammable and
explosive. fire can cause
severe burns or death.
Do not add fuel while the
product is operating or
still hot.
toxic fumes
the engine exhaust from
this product contains
chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects and
other reproductive harm.
risk of
asphyxiation
this engine emits carbon
monoxide, an odourless,
colourless poison gas.
breathing carbon monoxide
can cause nausea, fainting
or death. Use only in a well-
ventilated area.
thrown
objects
this machine may pick up
and throw objects which
can cause serious personal
injury.
always Use
Chute tool
never use your hands
to clear a clogged chute
assembly. Shut off engine
and remain behind handles
until all moving parts have
stopped before unclogging.
