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Work Safely
Trimmers and brushcutters run at
very high speeds and can do serious
damage or injury if they are misused
or abused. Never allow a person
without training or instruction to
operate your machine.
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations.
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally
fit to operate this machine safely.
WARNING!
Never operate power equipment
of any kind if you are tired or
if you are under the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or any other
substance that could affect your
ability or judgment.
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire!
NEVER smoke or light
fires near the trimmer or
brushcutter.
ALWAYS stop the engine and
let it cool before refueling.
Avoid overfilling and wipe off
any fuel that may have spilled.
ALWAYS move the unit to a
place well away from a fuel
storage area or other readily
flammable materials before
starting the engine.
NEVER place flammable
material close to the engine
muffler.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
ALWAYS wear eye protection
to shield against thrown
objects.
NEVER run the engine when
transporting the machine.
NEVER run the engine
indoors— make sure there
is always good ventilation.
Fumes from engine exhaust
can cause serious injury or
death.
ALWAYS clear your work area
of trash or hidden debris that
could be thrown back at you or
toward a bystander.
ALWAYS use the proper
cutting tool for the job.
ALWAYS stop the machine
immediately if it suddenly
begins to vibrate or shake.
Inspect for broken, missing or
improperly installed parts or
attachments.
NEVER extend trimming line
beyond the length specified for
your unit.
ALWAYS keep the unit as
clean as practical. Keep it free
of loose vegetation, mud, etc.
ALWAYS hold the machine
firmly with both hands when
cutting or trimming, and
maintain control at all times.
ALWAYS keep the handles
clean.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark
plug wire before performing
any maintenance work.
ALWAYS, if a saw blade should
bind fast in a cut, shut off the
engine immediately. Push the
branch or tree to ease the bind
and free the blade.
