8.
Keep stringhead as close to ground as
practical.
Avoid hitting small objects with
stringhead. When cutting on a slope, stand
below stringhead. NEVER cut or trim on a hill or
slope, etc. if there is the slightest chance of
slipping, sliding or losing firm footing.
9.
Check area you will be trimming for debris
that may be struck or thrown during operation.
10.
Keep all parts of your body and clothing
away from stringhead
when starting or running
engine. Before starting engine, make sure
stringhead will not come in contact with any
obstacle.
11.
Stop engine
before examining cutting line.
12.
Store equipment away from possible ignition
sources,
such as gas-powered water heaters,
clothes dryers, or oil-fired furnaces, portable
heaters, etc.
13.
Always keep
the debris shield, stringhead, and
engine free of debris build-up.
14.
Operation of equipment
should always be
restricted to mature and properly instructed
individuals.
BRUSH / GRASS BLADE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
1.
FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS and instructions
regarding operation and blade installation.
2.
BLADE CAN VIOLENTLY THRUST AWAY
FROM MATERIAL IT CANNOT CUT -
Blade
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.
Keep people and animals 30 feet (10 meters)
away in all directions. If blade contacts foreign
objects during operation, turn off engine and
allow coasting blade to stop. Then check blade
for damage. Always discard blade if it is warped
or cracked.
3.
BLADE THROWS OBJECTS VIOLENTLY - You
can be blinded or injured. Wear eye, face, and
leg protection. Always clear work area of any
foreign objects before using blade. Keep people
and animals 30 feet (10 meters) away in all
directions.
4.
INSPECT YOUR TRIMMER AND
ATTACHMENTS BEFORE EACH USE - Never
use unless all blade-attaching hardware is
properly installed.
5.
BLADE COASTS AFTER THROTTLE IS
RELEASED - A coasting blade can cut you or
bystanders. Before performing any service on
the blade, always turn off engine, and be sure
coasting blade has stopped.
6.
60-FOOT (20 meters) DIAMETER HAZARD
ZONE -Bystanders can be blinded or injured.
Keep people and animals 30 feet (10 meters)
away in all directions.
What not to do
1. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER FUEL than that
recommended 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
equipment.
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 a hot muffler or spark plug wire.
5. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN AWKWARD
POSITIONS, off balance, outstretched arms, or
one-handed. Always use two hands when
operating unit with thumbs and fingers encircling
the handles.
6. DO NOT RAISE STRINGHEAD above ground
level while unit is operating. Injury to operator
could result.
7. DO NOT USE UNIT FOR ANY PURPOSES
OTHER than trimming lawn or garden areas.
8. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT FOR PROLONGED
PERIODS. Rest periodically.
9. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
10. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT UNLESS DEBRIS
SHIELD AND/OR GUARD IS INSTALLED AND
IN GOOD CONDITION.
11. DO NOT ADD, REMOVE OR ALTER ANY
COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT. Doing so
could cause personal injury and/or damage the
unit voiding the manufacturer’s warranty.
12. DO NOT operate your unit near or around
flammable liquids or gases whether in or out of
doors. An explosion and/or fire may result.
13. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER CUTTING
ATTACHMENT. Use only replacement parts and
accessories, which are designed specifically to
enhance the performance and maximize the safe
operation of our products. Failure to do so may
cause poor performance and possible injury. Use
only the stringhead supplied with this product. Do
not use any other cutting attachment. Use of
such attachments will void your factory warranty
and could result in serious bodily injury.
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