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• NEVER
start a unit near a gasoline
container or spilled gasoline.
• ALWAYS
move at least 3 m (10 ft.)
away from refueling location before
starting engine.
• If a protective blade cover is used,
ALWAYS
remove blade cover before
starting unit. Keep blade cover nearby,
and place cover back on blade when
unit is off and blade has stopped.
Do not operate indoors
Do not start within 3 m (10 ft.)
of fueling location
3 m
(10 ft.)
• NEVER
start a PAS/HCA (extended
shaft, articulating blade) unit while
blade is in folded/locked position. Make
cutting angle adjustment first.
• ALWAYS
start the unit with power head
on the ground, with cutting head/work
attachment off the ground and clear of
debris and all obstructions.
• NEVER
“drop start” the unit or attempt to
start the unit while it is resting on blade
tips.
• ALWAYS
grip the unit firmly when
starting to prevent loss of control when
pulling starter handle.
• ALWAYS
hold the unit securely on the
right side of your body with both hands.
Use left hand on the front handle and
right hand on the rear handle, or use left
and right handgrips on units equipped
with U-Handle for metal blade use.
• MAINTAIN
a secure, two-handed grip at
all times while unit is in use.
• ALWAYS
shut unit off immediately if it
shakes or vibrates excessively when
started. Tag unit, and have it checked
by an authorized service center before
placing back in use.
Never drop start unit
Never use one-handed
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