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WARNINGS AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemical known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Keep for future reference.
THIS HEDGE TRIMMER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURIES. Read the instructions carefully for the
correct handling, preparation, maintenance, starting
and stopping of the hedge trimmer. Become familiar
with all controls and the proper use of the hedge
trimmer.
Operator safety
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Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.
○
Always wear heavy, long pants, boots and
gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short
pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is
above shoulder length.
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Do not operate this tool when you are tired,
ill or under the in
fl
uence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
○
Never let a child or inexperienced person operate
the machine.
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Beware of overhead power lines.
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Wear hearing protection.
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Never start or run the engine inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can
kill.
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Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
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Keep hands away from cutting equipment.
○
Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting
equipment.
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When the unit is turned o
ff
, make sure the cutting
attachment has stopped before the unit is set
down.
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When operation is prolonged, take a break from
time to time so that you may avoid possible
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) which is
caused by vibration.
○
If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object
or the hedge trimmer starts making any unusual
noise or vibration, shut o
ff
the power source and
allow the hedge trimmer to stop. Disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug and take the
following steps:
• Inspect for damage;
• Check for, and tighten, any loose parts;
• Have any damaged parts replaced or repaired
with parts having equivalent speci
fi
cations.
WARNING
●
Antivibration systems do not guarantee that
you will not sustain Hand-Arm Vibration
Syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Therefore, continual and regular users should
monitor closely the condition of their hands
and
fi
ngers. If any symptoms of the above
appear, seek medical advice immediately.
●
If you are using any medical electric/
electronic devices such as a pacemaker,
consult your physician as well as the device
manufacturer prior to operating any power
equipment.
●
When a foreign object is caught in the blade,
turn o
ff
the engine, and remove the foreign
object carefully using a plier etc., after the
hedge trimmer has been cooled down. Be
careful when removing the foreign object,
since the blade may move because of the
backlash.
Unit/machine safety
○
Inspect the entire unit/machine before each use.
Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and
make sure all fasteners are in place and securely
tightened.
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Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or
damaged in any way before using the unit/machine.
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Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
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Use only accessories as recommended for this
unit/machine by the manufacturer.
WARNING
Never modify the unit/machine in any way.
Do not use your unit/machine for any job
except that for which it is intended.
Fuel safety
○
Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are
no sparks or
fl
ames.
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Use a container approved for fuel.
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Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the
power source running. Allow engine and exhaust
components to cool down before refuelling.
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Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the
unit/machine or while using the unit/machine.
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Never refuel indoors.
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Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
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Move at least 3 m away from fueling site before
starting engine.
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Stop engine before removing fuel cap.
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Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit/
machine. It is recommended that the fuel be
emptied after each use. If fuel is left in the tank,
store so fuel will not leak.
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