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WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemical known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Operator safety
○
Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.
○
Approved protective goggles comply with
standard ANSI Z87.1 in the USA.
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Always wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves
and a long-sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose
clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go
barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder
length.
○
Do not operate this tool when you are tired,
ill or under the in
fl
uence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
○
Never let a child or inexperienced person operate
the machine.
○
Long-term exposure to noise can result in
permanent hearing impairment. Wear approved
hearing protection. Pay attention to your
surroundings. Be aware of any bystanders who
may be signaling a problem. Remove safety
equipment immediately upon shutting o
ff
engine.
○
Wear head protection.
○
Never start or run the engine inside a closed
environment, such as a room or building.
Breathing carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can
kill.
○
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
○
Keep hands away from cutting equipment.
○
Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting
equipment.
○
Always wear gloves when assembling or
disassembling the cutting attachment, otherwise
serious personal injury may result.
○
When the unit is turned o
ff
, make sure the cutting
attachment has stopped before the unit is set
down.
○
When operation is prolonged, take a break from
time to time so that you may avoid possible
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) which is
caused by vibration.
WARNING
●
Antivibration systems do not guarantee that
you will not sustain Hand-Arm Vibration
Syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Therefore, continual and regular users
should monitor closely the condition of
their hands and
fi
ngers. If any symptoms
of the above appear, seek medical advice
immediately.
●
If you are using any medical electric/
electronic devices such as a pacemaker,
consult your physician as well as the device
manufacturer prior to operating any power
equipment.
Unit/machine safety
○
Inspect the entire unit/machine before each use.
Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks
and make sure all fasteners are in place and
securely tightened.
○
Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or
damaged in any way before using the unit/
machine.
○
Make sure the cutting attachment is properly
installed and securely fastened.
○
Make sure the safety guard is properly attached.
○
Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
○
Use only accessories as recommended for this
unit/machine by the manufacturer.
WARNING
Never modify the unit/machine in any way.
Do not use your unit/machine for any job
except that for which it is intended.
Fuel safety
○
Mix and pour fuel outdoors where there are no
sparks and
fl
ames.
○
Use a container approved for fuel.
○
Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the
unit/machine or while using the unit/machine and
fueling or mixing fuel.
○
Wipe up all fuel spills from the unit.
○
Move at least 10 ft (3 m) away from fueling site
before starting engine.
○
Stop engine before removing fuel cap.
○
Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit/
machine. It is recommended that the fuel be
emptied after each use. If fuel is left in the tank,
store so fuel will not leak.
○
Store unit/machine and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
fl
ames
from water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces. etc.
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