Safety; Understanding Safety Symbols; State And Local Requirements - Efco 8245 SE Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Understanding Safety Symbols

- This symbol indicates Warning, and
Caution.
- 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
CAREFULLY TO AVOID INJURY
AND MACHINE DAMAGE.
- Wear eye, hearing and head
protection when operating this
equipment.
- Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective
gloves when handling the stick
edger and blades.
- Wear safety strong shoes or boots
having skid-proof sole and anti-piercing
insert.

State and Local Requirements

The engine is NOT equipped with a Spark Arrester System complying with the requirements of SAE
Recommended Practice J335 and California Codes 4442 and 4443. All national forest land and land
managed by the states of California, Maine, Washington, Idaho, Minnesota, New Jersey and Oregon
require internal combustion engines to be equipped with a spark arrester screen by law. Other states
and federal agencies are enacting similar regulations.
Operating this engine in a state or locale where such regulations apply, could result in a violation of the law.
Note: When using a brush cutter for logging purposes, refer to Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
1910 and 1928.
WARNING: The ignition system of your unit produces an electromagnetic field of a very low
intensity. This field may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury, persons with pacemaker should consult their physician and the pacemaker
manufacturer before operating this tool.
WARNING: Muffler surfaces are very hot during and after operation of the stick edger, keep
all body parts away from the muffler. Serious burns may occur if contact is made with the
muffler.

SAFETY

INFORMATION
- Be aware that objects can be
thrown.
- Keep bystanders away 50 ft (15 m).
- Do not use the stick edger with the
wood cutting blade.
- Stay clear of rotating blade at all times.
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