RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all
moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting
attachment when it is rotating.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed
needed to cut, trim or edge. Do not run the engine
at high speed when not cutting.
• Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or
when walking from one cutting location to another.
• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign
object, stop the engine immediately and check for
damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do
not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
• Stop and switch the engine to off for maintenance,
repair, or for changing the cutting attachment or
other attachments.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose
intended.
• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials.
They may become lodged between the cutting
attachment and shield.
WHILE OPERATING WITH CUTTING BLADE
• Read and understand all safety warnings before
operating this unit.
• Always use the shoulder harness when using the
brush blade accessory.
• Keep the handle between the operator and cutting
attachment or blade at all times.
• NEVER cut with the cutting blade located over 30
inches (76 cm) or more above the ground level.
•
Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade
contacts an object that it does not immediately cut.
Blade thrust can be violent enough to cause the unit
and/or operator to be propelled in any direction, and
possibly lose control of the unit.
Blade thrust can
occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls or
binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it
is difficult to see the material being cut.
• For operation with the blade, do not cut anything
thicker than 12.7 mm (1/2 in.) or a violent kickback
could occur.
• Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is
rotating.
• A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues
to spin after the engine is stopped or the throttle
trigger is released. Maintain proper control until the
blade has completely stopped rotating.
• Do not run the unit at high speed when not cutting.
• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign
object, stop the engine immediately and check for
damage. Have any damage repaired before
attempting further operations. Do not operate unit
with a bent, damaged or dull blade. Discard blades
that are bent, warped, or damaged.
• Do not sharpen the cutting blade. Sharpening the
blade can cause the blade tip to break off while in
use. This can result in severe personal injury.
Replace the blade.
• Do not use the cutting blade for edging or as an
edger, severe personal injury to yourself or others
can occur. Use the cutting blade only for the purpose
as described in this manual.
• Stop the engine IMMEDIATELY if you feel excessive
vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect
thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage before
continuing. Repair or replace affected parts as
necessary.
AFTER USE
• Clean cutting blades with a household cleaner to
remove any gum buildup. Oil the blade with
machine oil to prevent rust.
• Lock up and store the cutting blade in an
appropriate area to protect the blade from
unauthorized use or damage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
