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4. OPERATION
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING
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DANGER
All models trimmers and brush cutters can throw small stone, metal or small objects as well as
the material being cut. Read these “Rules for Safe Operation” with care.
Follow the instructions in your operator’s manual.
Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
proper use of the unit. Know how to stop the unit and shut off the engine. Know how to
unhook a harnessed unit quickly.
Never allow anyone unit without proper instruction. Be sure the operator wears the foot,
leg, eye, face and hearing or thrown objects. Keep the area clear of bystanders, children
and pets. Never allow children to operate or play with the unit.
Do not allow anyone to enter the operating DANGER ZONE with you. The danger zone is
an area 15 meters in radius (about 16 paces) or 50 feet.
Insist that persons in the RISK ZONE beyond the danger zone wear eye protection from
thrown objects. If the unit must be used where there are unprotected people, operate at
a low throttle speed to reduce the risk of thrown objects.
Move the stop switch to “o” position when the engine idles, insure it reliable before
cutting. Only may continue to operate the unit when stop switch is in good condition.
Routines for checking that the cutting attachment stops turning when the engine idles.
WARNING
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In addition to head, eye, face and ear protectors shoes to protect your feet improve
your footing on slippery surfaces. Do not wear ties, jewelry, or loose, dangling clothing
which could be caught in the unit.
Do not wear open-toed footwear, or go bare-foot or bare legged. In certain
situations you must wear total face and head protection.
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DANGER ZONE
NO PERSON EXCEPT OPERATOR ALLOWED 15 METERS RADIUS DANGER ZONE. EYE, EAR, FACE, FOOT,
LEG AND BODY PROTECTION MUST BE WORN BY OPERATOR. PERSONS IN ZONE OR RISK BEYOND
DANGER ZONE SHOULD WEAR EYE PROTECTION AGAINST THROWN OBJECTS. RISK DIMINISHES WITH
DISTANCE FROM DANGER ZONE.
