Safety; Operator Safety; Trimmer/Brushcutter Safety - Maruyama B23L Manuel Du Propriétaire/De L'utilisateur

The Maruyama warning system in this manual identi-
fies potential hazards and has special safety messages
that help you and others avoid personal injury, even
death. DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are sig-
nal words used to identify the level of hazard.
However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely care-
ful.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if the recommended precautions
are not followed.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are
not followed. Two other words are also used to high-
light information. "Important" calls attention to special
mechanical information and "Note" emphasizes gener-
al information worthy of special attention.

Safety

Operator Safety

1. Read and understand this Owner's/Operator's
Manual before using this product. Be thoroughly
familiar with the proper use of this product.
2. Never allow children to operate the Trimmer/
Brushcutter. It is not a toy. Never allow adults to
operate the unit without first reading the
Owner's/Operator's Manual.
3. Always wear eye protection that complies with
ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
Z87-1.
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4. Always wear hearing protection.
5. Always wear heavy, long pants, a long sleeved
shirt, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
6. Never operate this Trimmer/Brushcutter when you
are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medication.
7. Never start or run the engine inside a closed room
or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can cause
death.
8. Keep handles clean of oil, fuel and dirt.

Trimmer/Brushcutter Safety

1. Make sure the Trimmer/Brushcutter is assembled
correctly and that the Cutting Attachment is cor-
rectly installed and securely fastened as instructed
in the Assembly section.
2. Inspect the Trimmer/Brushcutter before each use.
Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and tightened
securely. Follow the maintenance instructions
beginning on page US-23.
3. Make sure the cutting head does not rotate at
engine idle speed.
Adjustment, page US-23.
4. Inspect the cutting head and replace any parts that
are cracked, chipped or damaged before using the
Trimmer/Brushcutter.
— US-8 —
Refer to Idle Speed
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