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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WHAT TO DO
READ YOUR USER MANUAL AND ALL SUPPLEMENTS
(IF ANY ENCLOSED) THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERAT-
ING YOUR UNIT.
1. WEAR CLOSE FITTING, TOUGH WORK CLOTHING
that will provide protection, such as long slacks or
trousers, safety work shoes, heavy duty work gloves,
hard hat, a safety face shield, or safety glasses for eye
protection and a good grade of ear plugs or other
sound barriers for hearing protection.
2 REFUEL IN A SAFE PLACE. Open fuel cap slowly to
release any pressure which may have formed in fuel
tank. To prevent a fire hazard, move at least 30 feet
(9.1 meters) from fueling area before starting.
3. COMPLY WITH ALL FIRE PREVENTION REGULA-
TIONS. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE,
OR FEDERAL LAWS IN THE UNITED STATES IS
THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY. Your unit comes with
a spark arrester screen furnished in the user kit.
Replacement spark arrester screen kits are available
at your nearest Cub Cadet Authorized Service Center.
Call 1-877-835-7841 fro nearest location.
4. TURN UNIT OFF before setting it down.
5. ALWAYS HOLD UNIT FIRMLY WITH BOTH HANDS,
the thumb and fingers encircling the handles.
6. KEEP ALL SCREWS AND FASTENERS TIGHT.
Never operate this equipment if it is improperly adjust-
ed or not completely and securely assembled.
7. KEEP HANDLES DRY, clean and free of fuel mixture.
8. CHECK AREA YOU WILL BE TRIMMING FOR
DEBRIS that may be struck or thrown during opera-
tion.
9. KEEP ALL PARTS OF YOUR BODY AND CLOTHING
AWAY FROM TRIMMER BLADES when starting or
running engine. Before starting engine, make sure
trimmer blades will not come in contact with any
obstacle.
10. STOP ENGINE before examining trimmer blades.
11. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM POSSIBLE IGNI-
TION SOURCES, such as gas-powered water
heaters, clothes dryers, or oil-fired furnaces, portable
heaters, etc.
12. ALWAYS KEEP THE BLADE GUIDES AND BLADES
FREE OF DEBRIS BUILD-UP. Turn ignition switch to
OFF position and remove spark plug boot to avoid any
chance of accidental starting before cleaning blades
or performing any mainenance.
13. OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT should always be
restricted to mature and properly instructed individu-
als.
WHAT NOT TO DO
1. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER FUEL than that recom-
mended in your manual. Always follow instructions in
the Fuel and Lubrication section of this manual. Never
use gasoline unless it is properly mixed with 2-cycle
engine lubricant. Permanent damage to engine will
result, voiding manufacturer’s warranty.
2. DO NOT SMOKE while refueling or operating equip-
ment.
3. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT A MUFFLER
and properly installed muffler shield.
4. DO NOT TOUCH or let your hands or body come in
contact with the muffler. Hold unit with thumbs and fin-
gers encircling the handles.
5. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN AWKWARD POSI-
TIONS, off balance, outstretched arms, or one-hand-
ed. Always use two hands when operating.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY RULES
1. The Hedge Trimmer must not be used by anyone
under the age of 16.
2. Keep children, other people and pets away from the
trimmer.
3. Always dress properly. Don’t wear loose clothing or
jewelry; they can be caught in moving parts. Use of
gloves and substantial footwear is recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
4. Use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
5. Do not use the trimmer if the cutting device is not
secured properly or is damaged.
6. Before starting the trimmer, make sure that the cutting
blade is not touching stones or debris.
7. When the trimmer is in operation, keep the cutting
section away from all parts of the body.
8. Do not cut against hard objects. This could cause
injury or damage the trimmer.
9. Only cut during broad daylight or with corresponding
artificial light.
10. When the trimmer is not in use, store it in a dry place
and out of the reach of children.
11. Never use the trimmer when it is raining. Try to prevent
it from getting wet or being exposed to humidity. Do
not leave it outside overnight. Do not cut damp or wet
bushes.
12. Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold materi-
al to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure trim-
mer switch is off when clearing jammed material from
blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or
cutting edges when picking up or holding the hedge
trimmer.
13. Don’t force hedge trimmer, it will do the job better and
with less likelihood of risk of injury at the rate for which
it was designed.
14. Stay alert, watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate hedge trimmer when you are
tired.
15. Maintain hedge trimmer with care, keep cutting blades
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce
the risk of injury. Keep handles dry, clean and free
from oil and grease.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Exposure to vibrations through pro-
longed use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause
blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnor-
mal swelling. Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy peo-
ple. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling
in the fingers, hands or joints, discontinue use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system
does not guarantee avoidance of these problems. Users
who operate power tools on a regular basis must closely
monitor their physical condition and the condition of this
tool.
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