Warnings And Safety Precautions; Important - Eskimo M43 43cc Mako Power Manuel De L'opérateur

WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

OWNER'S RESPONSIBIlITY
Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the auger is
the owner's responsibility.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
• Maintain the auger according to directions and schedule
included in this Eskimo operator's manual.
• It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that anyone
who uses the auger is familiar with all controls and safety
precautions.
SPECIAl mESSAGES
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to
potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful
operating and servicing information. Please read all the infor-
mation carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.
NOTE: General information is given throughout the
manual that may help the operator in the operation or
service of the machine.
ImPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read this section carefully. Operate the auger accord-
ing to the safety instructions and recommendations outlined
here and inserted throughout the text. Anyone who uses this
auger must read the instructions and be familiar with the
controls.
This symbol points out important safety instruc-
tions which if not followed could endanger your
personal safety. Read and follow all instructions
in this manual before attempting to operate this
equipment.
• The ice blades are very sharp. Use extreme caution when drilling a
hole or replacing the blades. Put blade guard on after each use.
• Do not carry the auger powerhead between holes with the engine
running.
• The auger should not rotate when the engine is idling. If it does
rotate when engine is idling, contact an Ardisam-authorized ser-
vice center for instructions.
• Always keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any
moving parts on engine and auger.
• Do not allow children to operate this power auger. Do not allow
adults to operate the auger without proper instruction.
• Do not operate any power equipment under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
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WARNING
WARNING INDICATES A SERIOUS INjURY OR FATAlITY
COUlD RESUlT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT
FOllOW THIS SIGNAl WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
CAUTION
CAUTION INDICATES YOU CAN OR YOUR EQUIPmENT
CAN BE HURT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT
FOllOW THIS SIGNAl WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.

ImPORTANT

ImPORTANT INDICATES HElPFUl INFORmATION FOR
PROPER ASSEmBlY, OPERATION, OR mAINTENANCE
OF YOUR EQUIPmENT.
WARNING
CAlIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
ENGINE ExHAUST FROm THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
CHEmICAlS kNOWN TO THE STATE OF CAlIFORNIA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIvE HARm.
SAFETY DECAlS
Below are three of the warning decals attached to the auger.
It is important to read all safety precautions and locate the
warning labels before using this product.
WARNING!
Failure to read, understand and
follow all warnings and instruc-
tions listed could result in seri-
ous injury or death. Keep all body
extremities, loose clothing and
foreign objects clear of rotating
auger. Be sure auger is securely
attached to powerhead during
use. Never carry auger between
holes with the engine running.
This auger is not designed to be
utilized as an anchoring device.
Use this auger/powerhead as per
provided instructions only.
LBLAUGER R061909
Operator's Manual
43cc Mako™ Power Ice Auger
LBLVM43
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