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• Keep hands and feet clear of the nylon cutting head
while unit is in use.
• Do not use this type of machine to sweep away
debris.
• Do not use the unit when you are tired, ill or under
the influence of medication, drugs or alcohol.
• When using the nylon-cutting head. If a stone or
any other obstacle is hit, stop the engine and check
the nylon cutting head. A broken or unbalanced nylon
cutting head must never be used.
• Do not store in a closed area where fuel vapors can
reach an open flame from hot water heaters,
furnaces, etc. Store in a locked, well ventilated area
only.
• Clean the machine completely, especially, the fuel
tank, its surroundings, and the air cleaner.
• When refueling, be sure to stop the engine and
confirm that it is cooled down. Never refuel a unit
that is running or hot. When gasoline spills, wipe it
up completely and dispose of those materials before
starting the engine.
• When approaching someone that is in operation of
this machine, carefully call out to get his attention
and confirm that the operator stops the engine
before getting close. Be careful not to startle or
distract the operator, which can cause an unsafe
situation.
• DO NOT touch the nylon cutting head when the
engine is running. If it is necessary to adjust the
protector or nylon cutting head, be sure to stop the
engine before doing so.
• The engine should be turned off when the machine
is being moved between working areas.
• Unreasonable rough operation will shorten the life
of the machine as well as create an unsafe
environment for yourself and those around you.
• Pay attention to loosening and overheating of
parts. If the machine stops operating in an unusual
manner, immediately inspect the machine carefully.
If necessary, have the machine serviced by a service
agent. DO NOT continue to operate a machine that
may be malfunctioning.
• In start-up or during operation of the engine, do not
touch the hot parts of the unit such as the muffler,
the high voltage wire or the spark plug. After the
engine has stopped and the muffler is still hot, never
place the machine on any flammable materials or
areas such as dry grass or near combustible gases
or combustible liquids.
• Pay a special attention to operating in the rain or
just after the rain as the ground may be slippery. If
you slip or fall to the ground or into a hole, release
the throttle lever immediately.
• Be careful not to drop the machine or hit it against
obstacles.
•Before proceeding to adjust or repair the machine,
be sure to stop the engine and detach the spark plug
cap from the spark plug.
• When the machine is placed in storage for a long
time, drain the fuel from the fuel tank, and carburetor.
Clean the parts and move the machine to a safe
place to let the engine cool down.
• Make periodic inspections to assure safe and
efficient operation. Have the unit serviced by a
Service Dealer on a periodic basis.
• Exposure to long periods of vibration in cold
conditions may cause tingling and burning
sensations followed by loss of color and numbness
to the fingers.
• The following precautions are strongly advised:
- Keep your body warm, especially the head, neck,
feet, ankles, hands and wrists.
- Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day
with jobs where operating the unit or other hand-held
power equipment is not required.
- If you experience discomfort, redness and or
swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and
loss of feeling.
- Consult your physician before exposing to further
cold weather and intense labor.
• Always wear ear protection, loud noise for long
time can make hearing debase even lost hearing.
• Total face and head protection must be worn at
all times. Wear non-slip heavy-duty work gloves to
improve your grip on the brush cutter handle.
