The Maruyama warning system in this manual identi
fies potential hazards and has special safety messages
that help you and others avoid personal injury, even
death. DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are sig
nal words used to identify the level of hazard.
However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely care
ful.
DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause
serious injury or death if the recommended precautions
are not followed.
WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if the recommended precautions are not
followed.
CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if the recommended precautions are
not followed. Two other words are also used to high
light information. "Important'' calls attention to special
mechanical information and "Note" emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.
Safety
Operator Safety
I.
2.
3.
Read and understand this Operator's Manual
before using this product. Be thoroughly familiar
with the proper use of this product.
Never allow children to operate the Trimmer/
Brushcutter. It is not a toy. Never allow adults to
op erate the unit without first reading the
Operator's Manual.
Always wear eye protection that complies with
ANSI (American National �tandards Institute)
287-1.
4.
Always wear hearing protection.
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5.
Always wear heavy, long pants, a long s_leeved
shirt, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose cloth
ing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
6.
Never operate this Trimmer/Brushcutter when you
are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medication.
7.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed room
or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can cause
death.
8.
Keep handles clean of oil, fuel and dirt.
Trimmer/Brushcutter Safety
1.
Make sure the Trimmer/Brushcutter is assembled
correctly and that the Cutting Attachment is cor
rectly installed and securely fastened as instructed
in the Assembly section.
2.
Inspect the Trimmer/Brushcutter before each use.
Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and tightened
securely. Follow the maintenance instructions
beginning on· page 19.
3.
Make sure the cutting head does not rotate at
engine idle speed. Refer to Idle Speed
Adjustment, page 14.
4.
Inspect the cutting head and replace any parts that
are cracked, chipped or damaged before using the
Trimmer/Brushcutter.
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