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BEFORE OPERATION
13.
Always use two hands to operate the Hedge Trimmer.
14.
Always be aware of your surroundings and stay alert for possible hazards that you may
not hear due to the noise of the machine.
15.
Know how to stop the machine quickly in an emergency. (See to stop the engine in
STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURE SECTION.)
16.
Beware of overhead power lines.
FUELING
DANGER!
The following precautions will lessen the risk of fire.
1.
Do not smoke near fuel.
2.
Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or flames.
3.
Always shut off the engine before refueling. Never remove the Hedge Trimmer fuel tank
cap while the engine is running or immediately after stopping the engine.
4.
Always open the fuel tank cap slowly to release any possible pressure inside the tank.
5.
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling 10 ~ 20 mm from the top of the tank.
6.
Tighten the tank fuel cap carefully but firmly after refilling.
7.
Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
8.
Move the Hedge Trimmer at least 3 m away from the fueling location and fuel storage
container before starting the engine.
Min. 3 m
