Important Safety Information; Operation Safety - Powermate PWFT14022 Manual Del Operador

Important Safety Information

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RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER
1. Carefully read and follow these safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
2. Know your product. Read and understand this manual before use. Compare the illustrations to unit. Learn location
and function of all controls. Thoroughly understanding the unit before use will result in the best performance and safety.
3. Follow all instructions when assembling the unit. If the unit was purchased in assembled condition, the operator
must check the unit carefully to make sure it was assembled according to the instructions in the manual before use.
4. Regularly inspect the trimmer. Make sure parts are not bent, damaged, or loose.
5 Use this equipment for its intended purpose only.
6. Operate the unit only with guards, shields, and other safety items in place and working correctly.
7. Service the unit only with authorized or approved replacement parts.
8. Complete all unit maintenance and adjustments according to the instructions in this manual.
WARNING
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means: " Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is
Involved."
WARNING
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug
wire and put wire where it cannot contact the spark plug.
PREPARATION SAFETY
WARNING
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on this machine and in this manual. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the trimmer before starting. Know how to stop the engine quickly.
• Familiarize yourself with all the safety and operating decals on this equipment.
WARNING
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the trimmer is to be used and remove all foreign objects. Your equipment can
propel small objects at high speed causing personal injury or property damage. Stay away from breakable objects,
such as house windows, auto glass, greenhouses, etc.
• Verify that the control lever is working properly. Make sure that the cable is free and that the control lever is not damaged.
• Check that all nuts and bolts are tight and equipment is in good condition. Check mounting hardware on trimmer head
every time you change trimmer line and prior to each use.

OPERATION SAFETY

• Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the trimmer.
WARNING
• Keep area of operation clear of all bystanders, particularly small children and pets.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the trimmer.
WARNING
• Do not operate the trimmer while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other medication which can cause
drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine safely.
• Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate the machine safely.
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