Little Wonder TRS-20 - Manual (Page 4)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TRAINING
1. Regard the unit as a piece of power
equipment and teach this regard to all who
operate this unit.
2. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment.
3. Never allow children, teenagers or people
unfamiliar with these instructions to use
this piece of equipment.
4. Avoid operating unit while people,
especially children or pets, are nearby.
Keep in mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
5. Be sure you know how to stop the
TRS-20/TSS-20 at a moment’s notice.
6. When using the TRS-20/TSS-20, make
certain frame plate is attached at all times
when not bagging.
PREPARATION SAFETY
1. The use of personal protective equipment,
such as (but not limited to) protection for the
eyes, ears, feet and head is recommended.
2. While operating, always wear substantial
foot wear and long trousers. Do not operate
the equipment when barefoot or wearing
open sandals.
3. Area should be free of all obstacles
and debris.
ENGINE SAFETY
1. Handle gasoline with care; it is highly
flammable.
2. Use an approved gasoline container.
3. Always add fuel before starting the engine.
4. Fill the fuel tank outdoors.
5. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine. Move away from the area of the spill
and avoid creating any source of ignition
until fuel vapors have dissipated.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY
1. Carefully read and follow all
caution stickers.
2. Operate only in daylight or good
artificial light.
3. Do not operate machine unless all guards,
shields and covers are in place and in
proper working condition.
4. It is essential all operator safety mechanisms
be connected and in operating condition
prior to use.
5. Do not change the engine governor settings
or over-speed the engine. Operating an
engine at excessive speed may increase the
hazard of personal injury.
6. Disengage all blade and drive clutches
(release bail) before starting.
7. Start the engine carefully with feet well
away from the blades.
8. Do not put hands, feet or clothing near
rotating parts while the unit is being
operated.
9. Travel up and down slopes at a 45° angle
rather than across, to prevent unit from
tipping over.
10. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not get too close
to sharp drop-offs or operate unit on
excessively steep slopes.
11. Use caution when backing up or pulling
the unit towards you.
12. Stop the blades if unit has to be tilted for
transportation, when crossing surfaces (i.e.
sidewalks, driveways, stepping stones, etc.)
or when transporting the unit to and from
the area being worked on.
13. Never pick up or carry a TRS-20/TSS-20
while the engine is running.
WARNING
DO NOT FILL TANK COMPLETELY FULL.
DO NOT SMOKE WHILE YOU FILL FUEL TANK.
DO NOT REMOVE GAS CAP IF ENGINE
IS RUNNING.
DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE IN A
CONFINED SPACE WHERE DANGEROUS
CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES CAN COLLECT.