White Outdoor 393 Manual Do Utilizador

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SECTION 1:   IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger
the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this
manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result
in personal injury. When you see this symbol— heed its warning.
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: 
This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this 
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can 
result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet. Failure to observe the 
following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
1.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to 
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe 
place for future and regular reference and for 
ordering replacement parts. 
2.
Be familiar with all controls and their proper 
operation. Know how to stop the machine and 
disengage them quickly.
3.
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate 
this machine. Children 14 years old and over should 
read and understand the operation instructions and 
safety rules in this manual and should be trained 
and supervised by a parent. 
4.
Never allow adults to operate this machine without 
proper instruction. 
5.
Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children at least 
75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. 
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
Preparation
1.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is 
to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, and 
other foreign objects which could be tripped over 
and cause personal injury. 
2.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close 
fitting slacks and shirt. Loose fitting clothes or 
jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never 
operate this machine in bare feet or sandals. 
3.
Disengage clutch levers and shift (if provided) into 
neutral (“N”) before starting the engine. 
4.
Never leave this machine unattended with the 
engine running.
5.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while 
engine is running, except where specifically 
recommended in the operator’s manual. 
6.
To avoid personal injury or property damage use 
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is 
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. 
Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is 
spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. 
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
7.
Use only an approved gasoline container.
8.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other 
sources of ignition.
9.
Never fuel machine indoors. 
10.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine 
is hot or running.  
11.
Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before 
refueling.
12.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ 
inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for 
fuel expansion.
13.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
14.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and 
equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5 
minutes before starting the engine.
15.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside 
near an open flame, spark or pilot light (e.g. 
furnace, water or space heater, clothes dryer etc.).  
16.
Allow machine to cool 5 minutes before storing.
Operation
1.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact 
with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
2.
Do not operate machine while under the influence 
of alcohol or drugs. 
3.
Never operate this machine without good visibility 
or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a 
firm hold on the handles.
4.
Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at 
least 75 feet from the machine while it is in 
operation. Stop the machine if anyone enters the 
area. 
5.
Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines 
may catch in the ground and propel the tiller 
forward. If this occurs, let go of the handle bars and 
do not restrain the machine.
6.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or 
crossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden 
hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
7.
Never operate the machine at high transport 
speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.
8.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.