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WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
ALWAYS
wear eye protection to shield
against thrown objects.
NEVER
run the engine when
transporting the unit.
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 engine immediately
if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.
Inspect for broken, missing or improp-
erly 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 unit 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.
General Safety Instructions The Properly Equipped Operator
Always
operate with both
hands firmly gripping the unit.
Wear close-fitting clothing to
protect legs and arms. Gloves
offer added protection and are
strongly recommended. Do not
wear clothing or jewelry that
could get caught in machinery
or underbrush.
Secure hair so it is
above shoulder
level. NEVER
wear shorts!
Wear hearing protection
devices and a broad-brimmed
hat or helmet.
Always
wear eye protection such
as goggles or safety glasses.
Keep away from the rotating
trimmer line or blade at all times,
and never lift a moving attachment
above waist-high.
Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid
boots or shoes): do not wear open-toed
shoes or sandals.
Never operate the
unit while barefoot!
Keep a proper footing
and
do not over-
reach
—maintain your
balance at all times
during operation.
Always
make sure the
appropriate cutting attachment
shield is correctly installed and
in good condition.
Figure 1
Always
wear a shoulder strap or a harness when
operating a unit equipped with a blade.
