RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that
may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly,
operating and maintenance and repair information.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Failure to follow operating instructions and safety precautions
in operator's manual can result in serious injury. Read
operator's manual before starting or operating this unit.
SYMBOL
MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye
injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1-
1989 standards and ear protection when operating this unit.
• FOR SERVICE INFORMATION, CALL:
USA: 1-800-345-8746
CANADA: 1-800-265-6778
• PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 5 to 7 times.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets,
at least 50 feet (15 m) away from the trimming area.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.
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.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
•
Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank,
inside a building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing or
transporting. Be sure to secure the unit while
transporting.
•
Store the unit in a locked up and dry, or high
and dry place to prevent unauthorized use or
damage. Keep out of the reach of children.
•
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or
any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and
free from debris. Clean after each use, see
Cleaning and Storage
instructions.
•
Keep these instructions. Refer to them often
and use them to instruct other users. If you
loan someone this unit, also loan them these
instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
