Minuteman Parker LV0265H, Operation, Service And Parts Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
Training
1. Read instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the equipment.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use
this outdoor equipment.
3. Never operate while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
Keep bystanders at least 25 feet away from the area of operation
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Warning
1. Under California, and under laws of several other states, you are not permitted
to operation internal combustion’s engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest
covered, brush covered, or grass covered land, or on land with grain, hay, or other
flammable agricultural crop, without an engine spark arrester in continuous effective
working order. The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor power
equipment, is an internal combustion engine that burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel.
Therefore, your power equipment must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in
continuous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the
engine exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not
ignite flammable material. Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to comply
with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law, and may also be a
violation of other state and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances, or codes.
Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information about what
regulations apply in your area.
2. Wear approved safety glasses when operating this equipment. The operation of
any powered machine can result in foreign objects being thrown by high-speed
rotating parts. Visually inspect the area to be cleaned to remove any objects that
may be a hazard when thrown.
3. Wear work gloves, sturdy footwear, long trousers and hearing protection when
operating this equipment. Do not use machine while barefoot or with open toed
sandals.
4. Remove hearing protection and watch for traffic when operating near, or when
crossing roadways.