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O
PERATION
WARNING
DANGER
Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions which can
cause serious injury or death.
• Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual
and instructions for safe operation.
• Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person working
within the 15 M (50 ft.) Safety Zone with the required Protective
Equipment and clothing.
• Check that shoulder harness is adjusted for safe, comfortable opera-
tion.
• During operation, the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding
cover may become extremely hot. Avoid contact during and immedi-
ately after operation. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable
debris. Allow the engine and muffler to completely cool before
performing any maintenance activity.
• Never adjust blade angle while standing.
• Only adjust cutting angle with HCA resting flat on the ground, with
the switch in the "STOP" position.
• Adjust cutting angle by moving locking lever (A) up. Depress blade
indexing lever (B) and change blade angle with rear cutter assembly
handle. Release indexing lever into notch. Move locking lever down
to completely engage internal gears.
IMPORTANT
Locking lever (A) does not secure gear housing angle setting.
Moving lever in the down position reduces internal play in the gear
housing. Do not over tighten nut (C) to insure gear housing angle
setting tightness because damage to internal gears will occur. If
the lever is loose or very tight, adjust nut (C) for snug 90° move-
ment.
A
B
C
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