A STEELFORT PRODUCT
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Thank you for purchasing our LawnMaster B261
Line Trimmer, the information container within
this manual will help you to have many years of
safe and trouble free use of this LawnMaster
product
OPERATOR SAFETY
SAFETY RULES
This manual contains important safety information
and instructions to operate the LawnMaster Bent
Shaft Line Trimmer
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE
USING THE UNIT.
Failure to adhere to the safety instructions could
result in property damage and/or serious personal
injury.
This manual should be considered a permanent part
of the line trimmer and should remain with the unit at
all times. All information in this publication is based
on the latest product information available at the
time of printing.
Product Information and specifications can be
altered and/or improved without notice.
Content from this publication may not be reproduced
without written consent.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not strictly
complied with, will result in substantial property
damage and or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not strictly
complied with, may result in property damage
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not strictly
complied with, could result in property damage or
personal injury.
The warnings and precautions discussed in this
manual does not cover all possible conditions and or
scenarios that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator that common
sense and caution must be taken into consideration
when operating this product, as these are factors
which cannot be built into this manual.
DANGER
TOXIC FUMES
•
The exhaust of the engine contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless poison gas.
Using the engine in confined/indoor spaces can
be extremely dangerous and life threatening.
FIRE
•
When operating the unit, the engine may create
sparks that could trigger fires.
•
When operating around dry vegetation such as
agricultural crops, forest, bush, grass, or other
similar environments please be careful.
•
This engine may not be equipped with a spark
arresting muffler. In some countries and
regions, a spark arrester is required by law.
Please contact your local council and or fire
agency for laws and regulations relating to fire
prevention requirements.
•
Petrol is highly flammable and explosive. A fire
and or explosion from petrol can cause severe
burns or result in serious personal injury includ-
ing death.
•
Keep flammable items away while handling
petrol. Fill fuel tank outdoors and in a well
ventilated area with the engine stopped.
•
Always wipe spilled fuel and wait until the fuel
has dried before starting the engine.
•
DO NOT operate the engine with known leaks
in the fuel system. Use proper fuel storage and
handling procedures.
•
Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the line trimmer.
•
Keep fire extinguisher handy at all times.
