Fuel Safety - Powermate PWFTA17322 Manual Del Operador

Important Safety Information
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WARNING
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
• When crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads, stop the unit and wait for the trimmer lines to stop. Exercise extreme
caution. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. Never operate trimmer in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing;
keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never run.
• Look behind and use care when backing.
• Never operate the trimmer without good visibility or light.
DANGER
• Do not run the engine indoors or inside a closed area. The exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing CARBON
MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS.
• If the trimmer should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug. Check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, or other rough ground. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
WARNING
• Frequently clean debris and grass build up from the recoil starter cover holes, under the deck in the trimming
head area, and around the muffler. Using the unit with excessive debris can risk fire. Always use extreme caution when
using the trimmer during dry conditions.
• Do not trim excessively steep slopes (maximum 15 degrees). See the "Slope Guide" in the back of this manual to
check a slope.
• Always trim across the face of slope; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes. If you are uneasy on a slope, do NOT trim it.
• Do NOT trim near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The operator could lose footing or balance.

FUEL SAFETY

WARNING
• Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapors can explode if ignited. Handle with Care.
• Use an approved container.
• Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can
cause fuel to expand.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
• Do not smoke while refueling.
• After refueling, replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
• Never store fuel or trimmer with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame.
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