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Safety Decal
ON SHAFT
(
Part No. 221501
)
ON SHAFT
(
Part No. 233477
)
ON ANGLE DRIVE
(
Part No. 407349
)
ON SHAFT
(
Part No. 217879
)
ON ENGINE
(
Part No. 279811
)
Safety Decals are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger.
Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
Operator safety
1. Read and understand this Manual before using the Hedge Trimmer.
Be thoroughly familiar with the proper use of this Hedge Trimmer.
2. Always wear eye protection and hearing protection.
3. Always wear heavy long pants, a long sleeved shirt, boots and gloves.
Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go bare-
foot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
4. Never operate this Hedge Trimmer when you are tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
5. Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing
exhaust fumes can cause death.
6. Keep the grip of handles clean of oil, fuel and dirt.
Hedge trimmer safety
1. Make sure the Hedge Trimmer is assembled correctly and that the
blades are correctly installed and securely fastened as instructed in
the assembly section beginning on page 4.
2. Inspect the Hedge Trimmer before each use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and tightened securely. Follow the Maintenance instructions be-
ginning on page 10.
3. Shut off the engine and be certain the blades has completely stopped moving before performing main-
tenance on or working on the machine.
4. Make sure the blades does not move at engine idle speed. Refer to Idle Speed Adjustment page 8.
5. Inspect the blades and replace any parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged before using the
Safety Instructions
The warning system in This manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that
help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
,
and
are signal words to identify the level of hazard.
: signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if the recommended
precautions are not followed.
: signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if the recommended precau-
tions are not followed.
: signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if the recommended pre-
cautions are not followed. Two other words are also used to highlight information.
“Important” calls attention to special mechanical information and “Note” emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.