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3.
Inspect your work area before you begin. Remove
objects such as broken glass, nails, wire and rocks
which can become dangerous projectiles if thrown
by the Trimmer. Remove string, rope or similar
materials which can become entangled in the cut-
ting head.
4.
Keep children, bystanders and animals outside a
50 ft. (15 m) radius from the operator and
Trimmer.
5.
If you are approached while operating the
Trimmer, stop the engine and cutting head rota-
tion.
6.
Never allow children to operate the Trimmer.
7.
Use the Trimmer only in daylight or good artifi-
cial light.
8.
Never operate the Trimmer without proper guards
or other protective safety devices in place.
9.
Always keep the Trimmer on the right side of your
body.
10. Do not raise the cutting head above waist level.
11. Do not put hands or feet near or under any rotating
parts. Keep clear at all times. Keep all parts of
your body away from the rotating cutting attach-
ment and hot surfaces such as the muffler.
12. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
13. Use the right tool for the job. Do not use the
Trimmer for any job that is not recommended by
Maruyama.
50 ft. (15 m Minimum)
