Rules for safe operation – Yard Machines LT31CSH User Manual

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• Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area where

there are no sparks or flames. Remove the fuel cap
slowly, and only after the engine stops. Do not smoke
while fueling or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel
from the unit immediately.

• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do

not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.

• Move the unit at least 9.1 m (30 feet) from the fueling

source and site before starting the engine. Do not
smoke. Keep sparks and open flames away from the
area while adding fuel or operating the unit.

WHILE OPERATING

• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can be fatal.
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.

• Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet ANSI Z87.1

standards and are marked as such. Wear ear/hearing
protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or
dust mask if the operation is dusty.

• Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves and a long

sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short
pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above
shoulder level.

• The cutting attachment shield must always be in place

while operating the unit as a trimmer. Do not operate
unit without both trimming lines extended, and the
proper line installed. Do not extend the trimming line
beyond the length of the shield.

• This unit has a clutch. The cutting attachment remains

stationary when the engine is idling. If it does not, have
the unit adjusted by an authorized service technician.

• Adjust the handle to your size in order to provide the

best grip.

• Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact with

anything before starting the unit.

• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position

whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and
unit must be in a stable position while starting. Refer
to Starting/Stopping Instructions.

• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended

purpose.

• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and

balance.

• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating.

Keep a firm grip on both handles or grips.

• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all

moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting
attachment when it rotates.

• Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muffler.

These parts get extremely hot from operation, even
after the unit is turned off.

• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed

needed to cut, trim or edge. Do not run the engine at
high speed when not cutting.

• Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or

when walking from one cutting location to another.

• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign

object, stop the engine immediately and check for
damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do
not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.

• Stop the unit, switch the engine to off, and disconnect

the spark plug for maintenance or repair.

• Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement

parts and accessories for this unit. These are available
from your authorized service dealer. Use of any
unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to
serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and
void your warranty.

• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials.

They may become lodged between the cutting
attachment and shield.

• To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and

spark arrestor. Keep the engine and muffler free from
grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up.

WHILE OPERATING WITH CUTTING BLADE

• Read and understand all safety warnings before

operating this unit.

• Always use the shoulder harness when using the

brush blade accessory.

• Keep the handle between the operator and cutting

attachment or blade at all times.

• NEVER cut when the cutting blade is 76 cm (30

inches) or more above the ground level.

• Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade

contacts an object that it does not immediately cut.
Blade thrust can be violent enough to propel the unit
and/or operator in any direction, possibly causing a
loss of control. Blade thrust can occur without warning
if the blade snags, stalls or binds. This is more likely to
occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material
being cut.

• For operation with the brush blade, do not cut

anything thicker than 1/2 inch or a violent kickback
could occur.

• Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is

rotating.

• A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to

spin after the engine is stopped or the throttle trigger
is released. Maintain proper control until the blade has
completely stopped rotating.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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