Maruyama MAG500, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Safety Decals are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger.
Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
Safety instructions
The warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that
help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
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and are signal words to identify the level of hazard.
:
signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if the recommended
precautions are not followed.
:
signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if the recommended
precautions are not followed.
: signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if the recommended
precautions are not followed. Two other words are also used to highlight information.
“Important” calls attention to special mechanical information and “Note” emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
Operator safety
1. Read and understand this Manual before using the Earth Auger.
Be thoroughly familiar with the proper use of this Earth Auger.
2. Always wear eye protection and hearing protection.
3. Always wear heavy long pants, a long sleeved shirt, boots and
gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals,
or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
4. Never operate this Earth Auger when you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
5. Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building.
Breathing exhaust fumes can cause death.
6. Keep the grip of handles clean of oil, fuel and dirt.
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CAUTION
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WARNING
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DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTION
Safety decals
ON FRAME
(Part No. 228043)
ON ENGINE
(Part No. 265694)
ON FRAME
(Part No. 229951)