Safety Rules - Jonsered HT 2121 Manual De Instrucciones

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.
DANGER:
THIS POWER TOOL CAN
BE DANGEROUS! This unit can cause serious
injury including amputation or blindness to the
operator and others. The warnings and safety
instructions in this manual must be followed to
provide reasonable safety and efficiency in us-
ing this unit. The operator is responsible for fol-
lowing the warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the unit. Never allow children to
use this tool.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
S Read your instruction manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow
all warnings and safety rules before operat-
ing the unit.
Restrict unit to users who understand and
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will follow all warnings and safety rules in
this manual and on the unit.
PLAN AHEAD
WARNING:
Inspect area before start-
ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can rico-
chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
Always wear eye protection when operating,
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servicing, or performing maintenance on unit.
Wearing eye protection will help to prevent
brush or debris from being thrown or ricochet-
ing into eyes and face which can result in
blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protec-
tion should be marked Z87.
Wear hearing protection when using this
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unit.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
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or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or cloth-
ing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tas-
sels, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
Stay alert. Do not operate unit when you are
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tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Keep children, bystanders, and animals
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away from work area a minimum of 30 feet
(10 meters) when starting or operating unit.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in-
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cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store
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fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
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operating the unit.
Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.
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Make sure the unit is properly assembled
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and in good operating condition.
Failure to follow all
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills
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before starting the engine.
Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
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fuel and fueling site before starting engine.
Always store gasoline in a container ap-
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proved for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
DANGER:
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE
moves momentarily after the trigger is re-
leased. Do not attempt to clear away cut ma-
terial when the blade is in motion. Make sure
the switch is in the OFF position, the spark
plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has
stopped moving before removing jammed
material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or
hold the unit by the cutting blade.
Inspect unit before each use for worn,
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loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not
use until unit is in proper working order.
Keep outside surfaces free from oil and
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fuel.
Never start or run engine inside a closed
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room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use
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in unventilated areas or where explosive
vapors or carbon monoxide build up could
be present.
Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-
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faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance
at all times.
Do not raise unit above your shoulders; the
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cutting blade can come dangerously close
to your body.
Always keep unit in front of your body. Keep
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all parts of your body away from the cutting
blade.
Keep the cutting blade and air vents free
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from debris.
Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
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MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
Have all maintenance other than the rec-
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ommended procedures described in the in-
struction manual performed by an autho-
rized service dealer.
Disconnect spark plug before performing
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maintenance except for carburetor adjust-
ments.
Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,
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warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way. Have worn or damaged
parts replaced by an authorized service
dealer.
Use only recommended Jonsered! cutting
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blades and replacement parts; use of any
other parts may void your warranty and
cause damage to your unit.
Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
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up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and letting it run until it stops.
Hand carry the unit with the engine stopped
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and the muffler and cutting blade away from
your body.
Allow engine to cool, empty the fuel tank,
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and secure the unit before storing or trans-
porting it in a vehicle.
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RISK OF CUT; KEEP
--Blade