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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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Know your product. Read the operator’s manual carefully.
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 the work area.
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Use the right product for the job.
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designed for. Don’t use it for a purpose not intended.
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Dress properly.
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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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Use only recommended accessories.
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Check damaged parts.
Before further use of the product, all parts should be carefully checked to
determine that they will operate properly and perform their 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
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Never leave product running unattended.
Turn power off. Do not leave the 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.
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or string which can be thrown by 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
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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 plug. If the plug still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug,
extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.