Safety; Important Safety Instructions - MTD Aero-Flex Manual De Usuario

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to
possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations,
deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety
warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The
instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
DANGER:
Failure to obey a safety DANGER signal WILL result in
serious injury or death to yourself or to others.
WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety WARNING signal CAN result in
serious injury to yourself or to others.
CAUTION:
Failure to obey a safety CAUTION signal MAY result in
property damage or injury to yourself or to others.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the
operation or maintenance of the equipment.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING:
rules must be followed. Please read these instructions
before operating the unit in order to ensure the safety of
the operator and any bystanders. Please keep these
instructions for later use.
• Carefully read and understand the operator's manual of the unit
that powers this attachment.
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and
proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Children must not operate the unit. Teens must be accompanied
and guided by an adult.
• All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly
before operating the unit.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check for
fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure.
Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any
way. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
• Only use the line blades described in the Specifications section of
this manual. Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, chain or rope.
These can break off and become dangerous projectiles.
• Do not replace the cutting head with rigid or metal blades. Doing
so could result in serious injury.
• Be aware of risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.
• Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove
rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string and other objects that
may be thrown or become entangled with the unit.
Signals an EXTREME hazard.
Signals a SERIOUS hazard.
Signals a MODERATE hazard.
When using the unit, all safety

SAFETY

Read the operator's manual and follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
• Clear the area of children, bystanders and pets; keep them
outside a 50-foot (15 m) radius, at a minimum. Even then, they are
still at risk from thrown objects. Encourage bystanders to wear
eye protection. If you are approached, stop the unit immediately.
• Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns
automatically to the idle position. Make all adjustments or
repairs before using the unit.
• This unit is intended for occasional, household use only.
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