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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.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
signal words to identify the level of hazard.
DANGER
: signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if the recommended
precautions are not followed.
WARNING
: signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
CAUTION
: signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if the recommended precautions
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.
OPERATOR SAFETY
1.
Read and understand this Owner’s/ Operator’s Manual before using this product.
Be thoroughly familiar with the proper use of this product.
2.
Always wear eye protection.
3.
Wear hearing protection.
4.
Always wear heavy long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose
clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it
is above shoulder length.
5.
Never operate this Hedge Trimmer when you are tired, ill, under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
6.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building.
Breathing exhaust fumes can cause death.
7.
Keep handles clean of oil, fuel and dirt.
