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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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Know your product.
Read the operator’s manual care-fully. Learn the machine’s applications
and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this product.
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To reduce the risk of injury,
keep children and visitors away. All visitors should wear safety
glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area.
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Use right product.
Don’t force product or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Don’t
use it for a purpose not intended.
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Dress properly.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught
and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when
working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
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Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar
lightweight footwear.
Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your
footing on slippery surfaces.
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Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
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Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1
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Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
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Use only recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury.
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Check damaged parts.
Before further use of the product, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of
personal injury.
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Never leave product running unattended.
Turn power off. Don’t leave product until it comes
to a complete stop.
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Keep the motor free of grass,
leaves,
or grease to reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
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Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for safe loading, unloading, transport, and
storage of machine.
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Keep product dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean
product.
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Check the work area before each use.
Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails,
wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
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Do not use product if switch does not turn it off.
Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
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Avoid dangerous environment.
Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.
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Do not abuse the cord.
Never use the cord to carry the product or to disconnect the plug from
an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or
outlet(s) to be used for the product.
Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection
and may be used for this measure of safety.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord.
The plug will
fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension
cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A
polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the
polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the
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