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Safety Instructions
The warning system in This manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that
help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.
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are signal words to identify the level of hazard.
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signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if the recommended
precautions are not followed.
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signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if the recommended
precautions are not followed.
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signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if the recommended
precautions are not followed. Two other words are also used to highlight information.
“Important” calls attention to special mechanical information and “Note” emphasizes
general information worthy of special attention.
Operator safety
1. Read and understand this Manual before using the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer.
Be thoroughly familiar with the proper use of this Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer.
2. Always wear eye protection and hearing protection.
3. Always wear heavy long pants, a long sleeved shirt, boots and gloves.
Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
4. Never operate this Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer when you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
5. Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing
exhaust fumes can cause death.
6. Keep the grip of handles clean of oil, fuel and dirt.
Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer safety
1. Shut off the engine and be certain the cutting attachment has completely stopped rotating before
inverting the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer, performing maintenance on or working on the machine.
2. Make sure the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer is assembled correctly and that the cutting attachment is
correctly installed and securely fastened as instructed in the Assembly section.
3. Inspect the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer before each use. Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel
leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and tightened securely. Follow the maintenance
instructions beginning on page 18.
4. Make sure the cutting attachment does not rotate at engine idle speed. Refer to Idle Speed
Adjustment, page 13.
5. Inspect the cutting attachment and replace any parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged before
using the Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer.
6. Make sure the cutting attachment is installed and positioned correctly before using the
Brushcutter/ Grass Trimmer.
7. Never use a cutting attachment or replacement parts that are not approved by MARUYAMA.
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