SAFETY WARNINGS
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• Keep all bystanders, especially children
and pets, at least 30 feet (9.1 m) away
from the unit during operation.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the
speed necessary 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.
• Do not operate unit without both trimming
lines extended, and the proper line installed.
• Do not extend the trimming line beyond
the length of the guard as specified in
this manual.
• If you strike or become entangled with a
foreign object, stop the engine immediately
and check for damage. Repair any damage
before further operation is attempted. Do
not operate the unit with loose or damaged
parts.
• Frequently inspect the condition of the
cutting head. All damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Follow all the required
precautions when undertaking replacement.
• All interventions, whether for maintenance,
repair or for changing cutting head or safety
attachments, must be undertaken with the
engine/motor stopped.
• Use only genuine replacement parts when
servicing this unit. These parts are available
from your authorized dealer. The use of
non-standard parts, or other accessories
or attachments not designed for this unit,
could result in serious injury to the user or
damage to the unit and void your warranty.
• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other
materials. They may become lodged between
the cutting head and guard mount.
• To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty mufflers
and spark arrestors, keep the engine and
muffler free of grass, leaves, excessive
grease or carbon buildup.
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
in an enclosure.
• Lock up and store the unit in an appropriate
and dry location to prevent unauthorized
use and damage.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instruct other
users. If you loan someone this unit, also
loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 and ear protection when
operating this unit.
• FOR SERVICE INFORMATION, CALL:
USA: 1-800-345-8746
CANADA: 1-800-265-6778
