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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING 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 DANGER
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.
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.