GreenWorks GPW 1802 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 4

SAFETY INFORMATION
• Know your product. Read the operator's manual carefully. Learn the machine's applications
and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this product.
• To reduce the risk of injury, keep children and visitors away. All visitors should wear safety
glasses and be kept a safe distance from the work area.
• Use the right product for the job. Don't force the product or the attachments to do a job it was
not designed for. Don't use it for a purpose not intended.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught
and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight
footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on
slippery surfaces.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
• Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
• Use only recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of
injury.
• Check damaged parts. Before further use of the product, all parts should be carefully checked
to determine that they will operate properly and perform their intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury.
• Never leave product running unattended. Turn power off. Do not leave the product until it
comes to a complete stop.
• Keep the motor free of grass, leaves, or grease to reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
• Follow manufacturer's recommendations for safe loading, unloading, transport, and storage of
machine.
• Keep product dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to
clean product.
• Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails,
wire, or string which can be thrown by the machine.
• Do not use product if switch does not turn it off. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
• Avoid dangerous environment. Don't expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the product or to disconnect the plug from
an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• Never direct a water stream toward people or pets, or any electrical device.
• Before starting any cleaning operation, close doors and windows. Clear the area to be
cleaned of debris, toys, outdoor furniture, or other objects that could create a hazard.
• Do not use acids, alkalines, solvents, flammable material, bleaches, or industrial grade
solutions in this product. These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and
irreversible damage to the machine.
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