C.
G
ENERAL
S
AFETY
R
ULES
1. Read and understand the owner’s manual.
Pay particular attention to all sections
regarding safety.
2. Always keep a firm grip on both handles
while the blades are moving and/or the
engine is running. The right hand grasps
the front handle on double edge hedge
trimmers or the side handle on the single
edge hedge trimmers. The left hand
grasps the rear handle.
BE AWARE!!
The blades coast after
throttle trigger is released or engine is
switched off. Make sure blades have come
to a complete stop and the engine is off
before releasing a handle.
3. Keep area clear of children, pets, and
bystanders.
4. THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURIES. Read instructions carefully for
the correct handling, preparation, maine-
nance, starting and stoping of the
machine. Be familiar with all controls and
the proper use of the machine. Pay partic-
ular attention to all sections regarding safety.
5. Maintain a firm footing and good balance,
do not overreach while trimming. Before
you start to trim, check the work area for
obstacles that might cause you to lose
footing, balance, or control of the machine.
While operating the machine, always be
sure of a safe and secure operating position
especially when using steps or a ladder.
6. Blades coast after throttle trigger is released
or engine is switched off.
7. Stop engine before checking, maintenance
or working on the machine.
8. Never operate without guards, handles and
safety devices in place.
9. Never attempt to use an incomplete
machine or one fitted with an unauthorized
modification.
10. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and
silencer free of debris, leaves, or excessive
lubricant.
11. Know how to stop this machine in an
emergency.
WARNING
DANGER
IF TRIMMER IS USED IMPROPERLY OR SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED, THE USERS
RISK SERIOUS INJURY TO THEMSELVES
AND OTHERS.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE
THIS HEDGE TRIMMER.
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WARNING
DANGER
THE BLADES COAST AFTER THROTTLE
TRIGGER IS RELEASED OR ENGINE IS
SWITCHED OFF. MAKE SURE BLADES
HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP
AND ENGINE IS OFF BEFORE
RELEASING A HANDLE
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D.
W
ARNINGS
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ON
’
TS
Don’t
use trimmer with one hand; keep both
hands on handles with fingers and thumbs
encircling the handles, while blades are mov-
ing and engine is running.
Don’t
overreach or stand on unstable support.
Do not stand on the top of a ladder while trim-
ming. Use proper equipment for reaching
higher heights. Keep a good footing at all
times.
Don’t
ever grasp cutting blades for any reason.
Don’t
attempt to clear cut material while
blades are moving, and the engine is running.
Never try to remove jammed material before
switching the engine off and making sure the
blades have stopped completely.
Don’t
override safety features.
Don’t
allow children or incapable people to
operate this trimmer.
Don’t
operate this hedge trimmer while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Don’t
attempt to repair this hedge trimmer.
Have repairs made by a qualified dealer or
repairman. See that only original
Mantis
parts are used.
Don’t
operate the machine with a damaged or
excessively worn cutting device.
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