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GB-14
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Operation
Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer Operating Position
Before using the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer, check the following:
1. The operator must be wearing the shoulder harness/strap attached to the
Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer, and the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer must be on
the operator’s right side.
2. Snap the hook into the holed fitting on the drive shaft. To detach the Harness
and Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer quickly from operator’s body, release the
red plastic buckle.
3. The operator’s right hand should be holding the right-hand horn handle grip, with
the fingers on the throttle trigger.
4. The left hand should be holding the left-hand horn handle grip with the fingers
and thumb fully enclosed around the grip.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
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Without the shoulder harness/ strap installed, the Brushcutter blade can produce side thrust
which can expose the operator and bystanders to blade contact.
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If the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer is not correctly positioned on the operator’s right side, the blade
can produce side thrust which can expose the operator and bystanders to blade contact.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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Contact with the Brushcutter blade can cause severe personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Never operate the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer without installing and using the shoulder harness/strap.
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Always operate the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer with the unit on your right side.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
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Foreign objects can be thrown by Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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Contact with thrown objects can cause personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Never operate the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer without the blade guard in place.
CAUTION
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Read the Safety instructions beginning on page 3 concerning proper use of the
Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer.
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Always wear gloves and protective clothing when operating the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer.
Shoulder
Harness