Maruyama M42BK-QC Manuel Du Propriétaire page 12

Hedge Trimmer Operating Safety
1. THIS HEDGE TRIMMER CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURIES. Read the instructions
carefully. Be familiar with all controls and the
proper use of the Hedge Trimmer.
2. The Hedge Trimmer is designed to trim foliage
and small branches, and can therefore be
potentially dangerous. Careless or improper use
can cause serious injury.
3. Inspect your work area before you begin. Remove
objects such as broken glass, nails, wire and rocks
which can become dangerous projectiles if thrown
by the Hedge Trimmer. Remove string, rope or
similar materials which can become entangled in
the Hedge Trimmer cutter.
4. Keep children, bystanders and animals outside
operating area.
5. If you are approached while operating the Hedge
Trimmer, stop the engine and cutting blades.
6. Never allow children to operate the Hedge
Trimmer.
7. Use the Hedge Trimmer only in daylight or good
artificial light.
8. Do not put hands or feet near or under any moving
parts. Keep clear at all times. Keep all parts of
your body away from the cutting blade and hot
surfaces such as the muffler.
9. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
10. Use the right tool for the job. Do not use the Hedge
Trimmer for any job that is not recommended by
MARUYAMA.
Cultivator Operating Safety
1. THIS CULTIVATOR CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURIES. Read the instructions carefully. Be
familiar with all controls and the proper use of the
Cultivator.
2. Avoid using the Cultivator near rocks, graval,
stones and similar material that would cause
harmful missiles.
3. Inspect your work area before you begin. Remove
objects such as broken glass, nails, wire and rocks
which can become dangerous projectiles if thrown
by the Cultivator. Remove string, rope or similar
materials which can become entangled in the
Cultivator head.
4. This Cultivator will throw objects and cut. Keep
children, bystanders and animals outside a 50 ft.
(15m) radius from the operator and Trimmer.
Beyond the 50 ft. (15 m) there still may be a risk
of injury to bystanders from thrown objects. It is
recommended that bystanders wear eye protection.
A thrown object can ricochet. (See the String
Trimmer Operating Safety)
5. If you are approached while operating the
Cultivator, stop the engine and cultivate tool
rotation.
6. Use the Cultivator only in daylight or good
artificial light.
7. Do not put hands or feet near or under any rotating
parts. Keep clear at all times. Keep all parts of
your body away from the rotating tool and hot
surfaces such as the muffler.
8. If the cultivator tines become jammed, stop the
engine immediately. Make certain all moving
parts have stopped, and disconnect the spark plug
before attempting to remove any obstruction.
9. Use the right tool for the job. Do not use the
Cultivator for any job that is not recommended by
MARUYAMA.
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