MEANINGS
OF
SYMBOLS
NOTE:
Some units do not carry them.
Symbols
WARNING
The following show symbols used for the
machine. Be sure that you understand
their meaning before use.
Gloves should be worn when
necessary, e.g., when assembling
cutting equipment.
It is important that you read, fully
understand and observe the following
safety precautions and warnings.
Careless or improper use of the unit may
cause serious or fatal injury.
Use anti-slip and sturdy footwear.
Read, understand and follow all warnings
and instructions in this manual and on
the unit.
Blade thrust may occur when the
spinning blade contacts a solid object
in the critical area. A dangerous
reaction may occur causing the entire
unit and operator to be thrust violently.
This reaction is called blade thrust. As
a result, the operator may lose control
of the unit which may cause serious or
fatal injury. Blade thrust is more likely
to occur in areas where it is di
ffi
cult to
see the material to be cut.
Always wear eye, head and ear
protectors when using this unit.
Do not use metal/rigid blades when this
sign is shown on the unit.
Indicates blade guard location for a
trimmer head or Brain head.
Keep all children, bystanders and helpers
15 m away from the unit. If anyone
approaches you, stop the engine and
cutting attachment immediately.
Indicate handle location. Do not attach
handle above this point.
Be careful of thrown objects.
WARNING
• Read the Operator’s Manual and follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
• Objects may be thrown or ricochet in all directions. ALWAYS WEAR
EYE PROTECTION.
• Keep bystanders at least 15 m away.
• To reduce the chance of hearing loss, always wear ear protection.
• To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, never use a metal
blade on a curved shaft grass trimmer. Never use a metal blade on
any brush cutter without barrier bar or bicycle handle con
fi
guration
and safety strap.
• Use of a blade may cause a sudden sideways, forward or backward
motion of the brush cutter when the blade contacts a solid object.
See Owner
ʼ
s manual for model speci
fi
c details.
Shows maximum shaft speed. Do not use
the cutting attachment whose max rpm is
below the shaft rpm.
Before
using
your
machine
• Read the manual carefully.
• Check that the cutting equipment is correctly assembled and
adjusted.
• Start the unit and check the carburetor adjustment. See
“MAINTENANCE”.
Contents
WHAT IS WHAT ................................................................................ 7
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................. 8
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................ 9
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES ........................................................... 10
OPERATING PROCEDURES ......................................................... 11
MAINTENANCE .............................................................................. 11
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