Green Machine GM15520, Operator'S Manual

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3 — English
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

Read these instructions and the instructions for the power
head thoroughly before using pruner.

Know the tool. Read and understand the operator’s
manual and observe the warnings and instruction labels
affixed to the tool.

Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
 Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing and head
protection when operating this unit.

Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of
any kind, sandals, or go barefoot.
 Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.

Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
away.

Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-
tion. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.

Do not operate in poor lighting.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control
of the tool in unexpected situations.

Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.

Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and
damaged or missing parts. Correct before using the
attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.

Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts.
Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible
injury, and will void your warranty.
 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.

Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the attach-
ment in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain.
 Use the right attachment. Do not use attachment for any
job except that for which it is intended.

Keep hands away from cutting area. Keep hands away
from blades. Do not reach underneath work or around
or over the blade while blade is rotating. Do not attempt
to remove cut material when blade is moving.

Blade coasts after being turned off.

Do not touch areas around the muffler or cylinder of a gas
power head. These parts get hot from operation. Contact
with hot surfaces could result in possible serious personal
injury.

Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
before making any adjustments or repairs except for
carburetor adjustments.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES