Fuel Safety; Hedge Trimmer Operating Safety - Maruyama EH230D Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur

10. The Exhaust gases are extremely hot. Keep flammable
materials and objects at least 3ft. (1m) away from the
direction that the exhaust gases are coming out of the
muffler. Do not cover the exhaust gases with any items.
There is a high risk of materials and objects catching
fire and getting burned.
11. During the operation and idling of the unit, the
engine is very hot. Also, for a while after the engine
stops, the engine is still hot. Do not place the engine
near flammable materials such as dried grass. There
is a high risk of materials catching fire.

Fuel Safety

1. Gasoline is highly flammable and must be han-
dled and stored carefully. Use a container
approved for fuel to store gasoline and/or fuel/oil
mixture.
2. Mix and pour fuel outdoors, where there are no
sparks or flames.
3. Do not smoke near fuel or Hedge trimmer, or
while using the Hedge trimmer.
4. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling 1/4-1/2
in. (6 mm-13 mm) from the top of the tank.
5. Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the
engine.
6. Move the Hedge trimmer at least 10 ft. (3m) away
from the fueling location before starting the
engine.
10 ft. (3 m) minimum
7. Do not remove the fuel tank cap while the engine
is running, or right after stopping the engine.
8. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
9. Drain the tank and run the engine dry before stor-
ing the unit.
10. Store fuel and Hedge trimmer away from open
flame, sparks and excessive heat. Make sure fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, furnaces, electric motors, etc.

Hedge trimmer Operating Safety

1. T H IS H EDGE T R I M M ER CA N CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURIES. Read the instructions care-
fully. Be familiar with all controls and the proper
use of the Hedge trimmer.
2. Inspect your work area before you begin. Remove
string, rope or similar materials which can
become entangled in the Hedge trimmer blades.
3. Keep children, bystanders and animals outside
operating area.
4. If you are approached while operating the Hedge
trimmer, stop the engine and blade moving.
5. Never allow children to operate the Hedge
trimmer.
6. Use the Hedge trimmer only in daylight or good
artificial light.
7. Always keep the Hedge trimmer on the right side
of your body.
8. Do not put hands or feet near or under any mov-
ing parts. Keep clear at all times. Keep all parts of
your body away from the moving cutting blades
and hot surfaces such as the muffler.
9. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
10. Do not operate the Hedge trimmer while standing
on a ladder or similar temporary support.
11. Use the right tool for the job. Do not use the
Hedge trimmer for any job that is not recom-
mended by MARUYAMA.
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