SAFETY RULES
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions.
Failure
to follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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For safe operation, read and understand all
instructions before using the straight shaft trimmer
attachment. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to
follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in
serious personal injury.
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Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
this unit.
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Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards and hearing
protection when operating this unit.
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Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not
wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any
kind, or go barefoot.
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Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to
prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
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Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least
15 m away.
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Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill,
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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Do not operate in poor lighting.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or
exposure to hot surfaces.
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Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
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Do not touch areas around the muffler or cylinder of
the power head, these parts get hot from operation.
Failure to do so could result in possible serious
personal injury.
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Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug
wire before making any adjustments or repairs except
for carburetor adjustments.
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Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners,
damaged or missing parts. Correct before using the
straight shaft trimmer attachment. Failure to do so can
cause serious injury.
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Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the
appliance, any par t that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.
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Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts.
Failure to do so, may cause poor performance,
possible injury, and will void your warranty.
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Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment
or accessory on this product which was not provided
with the product or identified as appropriate for use
with this product in the Operator’s Manual.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE
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Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged
in any way. Be sure the string head is properly
installed and securely fastened. Failure to do so can
cause serious injury.
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Make sure all deflectors and handles are properly and
securely attached.
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Use only the manufacturer's replacement string in the
cutting head. Do not use any other cutting attachment
unless specifically noted in operator’s manual.
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Never operate string trimmer without the grass
deflector in place and in good condition.
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Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming.
Keep string head below waist level. Never cut with the
string head located over 76 cm or more above
the ground
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