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2 WHEELED TRIMMER
SAFETY
1.4 OPERATION SAFETY
1. Keep hands and feet out of cutting area while machine
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allow machine to come to a complete stop before
clearing obstructions.
2. Set up your work site so you are not endangering
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adequate warnings.
3. Keep the machine clear of debris and other
accumulations.
4. When the trimmer bail is engaged, the trimmer disk
is rotating. Do not attempt to inspect or service the
machine while the trimmer disk is rotating.
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to prevent tipping. Always be sure of your footing.
6.
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parts have come to a complete stop before inspecting
or servicing any part of the machine.
*Do not operate over an angle of
15°. Higher angles may cause
damage to your MACHINE.
1. Before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing an
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moving parts have come to a complete stop.
2. Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals.
Refer to the safety decal section for part numbers.
3. Allow machine to cool before storing in an enclosure.
4. Store the machine out of reach of children and where
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5. Never store this machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where fumes may be ignited by
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water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers,
stoves, electric motors, etc.
6. Drain the fuel and dispose of it in a safe manner for
storage periods of three months or more.
1.5 MAINTENANCE/STORAGE SAFETY
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6. Do not operate this machine if you
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medications, or substances that
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or ill. You must be in good health to
operate this machine safely.
7. Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of
bystanders. Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children. It is recommended
that bystanders keep at least 50 feet (15 meters)
away from the area of operation.
8. Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
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10. Do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly
poison that is odorless, colorless and tasteless.
Do not operate this equipment in or near buildings,
windows or air conditioners.
11. Always use an approved fuel container. Do not
remove gas cap or add fuel when engine is running.
Add fuel to a cool engine only.
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smoking materials and other sources of combustion
away from fuel.
13. Do not operate machine without shields in place.
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14.
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working condition.
15. Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine,
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have come to a complete stop.
16. Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners
are secured, tightened and in proper working condition
before starting the machine.
17. Do not transport or move machine while it is operating
or running.