Safety Information - GreenWorks GC40L00 Manuel D'instructions

SAfETY infORMATiOn

REad aLL INSTRUCTIONS
GENERaL SaFETY RULES
W a R N I N G
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following.
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on your wheelbarrow's label and in this guide. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of your wheelbarrow before starting.
• Only allow responsible individuals who have a thorough understanding of these instructions to
operate your wheelbarrow. never allow children to operate your wheelbarrow.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obscure your vision.
• Wear shoes with non-slip treads. if you have safety shoes, wear them. Do not use your
wheelbarrow while barefoot or wearing open sandals.
• if you are ever unsure about an action you are about to take, please don't do it.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where your wheelbarrow is to be used, and remove all stones,
sticks, wire, pet supplies or lawn toys, and any other foreign objects that you could run over.
Also note the location of holes, ruts, bumps, stumps, and other possible hazards.
• Use your wheelbarrow only in daylight or in an area well lit by artificial light.
• Keep a firm hold on the handle, and walk — never run.
• Do not put your hands or feet near or under the rotating wheels.
• never operate your wheelbarrow in the rain or in tall wet grass. Remember, this is an electric
wheelbarrow.
• Do not move in reverse unless absolutely necessary. When maneuvering in reverse, use
extreme caution. Always look down and behind you before moving backwards.
• Do not operate your wheelbarrow if it does not start or stop normally.
• Stay alert and watch what you are doing.
• Always be sure of your footing.
• Do not operate your wheelbarrow when you are tired or under the influence of drugs or
alcohol.
• Do not use your wheelbarrow for any job other than those for which it is intended.
• Use only manufacturer-recommended replacement parts and accessories.
• Do not modify your wheelbarrow in any way. Modifications void your warranty.
• When operating over uneven terrain and slopes, use extreme caution to ensure solid and firm
footing.
• Do not pull your wheelbarrow backwards while running in forward gear. This can damage the
motor and ruin the gears.
• Prevent damage to the motor and gears – do not tow anything behind your wheelbarrow or
overload it.
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