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- Read and follow the manufacturer's routine and preventive maintenance schedule posted on the workshop wall.
- Do not operate powered equipment on which you have not been trained.
- Only use grip locations specified by the manufacturer as handholds when operating the unit.
- Do not use tools that have parts which are loose, worn, cracked or otherwise visibly damaged.
- Tag damaged tools "Out of Service" to prevent accidental start up or use.
- Do not pour fuel into the tank of a running engine.
- Do not run a gasoline engine inside the storage shed.
- Turn the power switch of the engine to "Off" when you are not cutting or trimming.
- Allow the engine to cool before performing maintenance on it or refueling it.
- Turn the power switch of the engine to "Off" and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug before cleaning, inspecting, adjusting or repairing cutting blades or other rotating parts.
- Do not smoke while servicing, using or refueling a gasoline powered tool.
- Do not alter or by-pass any safety device provided by the manufacturer.
- Allow the engine to cool before covering or storing it in the storage shed.
- Visually inspect the area to be mowed. Remove or mow around hazards such as tree stumps, roots, rocks, branches, sprinklers, hoses, electrical cords, light fixtures, pipes, clothes lines and toys.
- Never by-pass the kill switch on the mower handle.
- Only the operator is permitted to ride on a riding mower.
- Put the riding power mower into neutral before starting it or "shutting" it off.
- Do not direct the grass discharge towards bystanders.
- Turn the mower off before dumping the grass catcher or removing clogged grass from the chute.
- When using a riding mower, mow up and down the slope. Do not mow across a slope.
- To mow across a slope, use the upright mower.
- Keep the mower in gear when going down slopes.
- Do not start an edger if the blade is touching the ground.
- Operate the edger at full blade speed.
- When edging along roads, stay as close to the curb as possible.
- Before refueling the trimmer, remove it from your harness, place it on the ground, and allow the engine to cool.
- Do not use the blower to clean yourself.
- Do not direct the blower toward bystanders.
- When transporting a chain saw in a vehicle, keep the chain and the bar covered with a guard and secure the saw by tying it down with rope to prevent fuel spillage and damage.
- When transporting a chain saw by hand, stop the engine, grip the saw handle, place the muffler at the side away from your body and position the guide bar to the rear.
- Do not remove the chain brake or alter handles, chain brake, chain or covers.
- Always start the chain saw that has a 10 inch or larger bar on the ground. Engage the chain brake, place one foot through the bottom handle, hold the top handle and pull the starter rope.
- Do not place the chain saw on your knee when starting it.
- Always use both hands to maintain control of the chain saw.
- When moving from tree to tree or cut to cut, activate the chain brake, remove your finger from the trigger and keep the bar away from your body.
- Do not operate a chain saw above your shoulder height.
- Keep the nose of the bar clear of other nearby objects during cutting to prevent kickback.
- Do not set a saw down while the blade is engaged.
- Stop the engine and turn the switch to "Off" when the chain saw is to be left unattended.