SAFETY RULES
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F-050204L
Safe Operation Practices for Trimmer.
WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means: “Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.”
I. General Operation
1. Read, understand, and follow all instruc-
tions on the machine and in the manual(s).
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the trimmer before start-
ing.
2. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety
and operating decals on this equipment
and on any of its attachments or accesso-
ries.
3. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotat-
ing parts.
4. Only allow responsible individuals, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate the
trimmer.
5. Inspect the area where the trimmer is to be
used. Your equipment can propel small ob-
jects at high speed causing personal injury
or property damage. Stay away from
breakable objects, such as house win-
dows, auto glass, greenhouses, etc.
6. Keep the area of operation clear of all per-
sons, particularly small children, and pets.
7. Wear appropriate clothing such as a long-
sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear long trou-
sers or slacks. Do not wear shorts.
8. Do not wear loose clothing which could get
caught in this equipment.
9. Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operating
trimmer to protect your eyes from foreign
objects which can be thrown from the unit.
10. Always wear work gloves and sturdy foot-
wear. Leather work shoes or short boots
work well for most people. These will pro-
tect the operator’s ankles and shins from
small sticks, splinters, and other debris,
and improve traction.
11. It is advisable to wear protective headgear
to prevent the possibility of being struck by
small flying particles, or being struck by low
hanging branches, twigs, or other objects
which may be unnoticed by the operator.
12. Do not operate the trimmer without proper
guards or other safety protective devices
in place.
13. Use this equipment for its intended pur-
pose only.
14. See manufacturer’s instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories.
Only use accessories approved by the
manufacturer.
15. Operate only in daylight or good artificial
light.
16. Do not operate the trimmer while under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or other medica-
tion which can cause drowsiness or affect
your ability to operate this machine safely.
17. Never operate trimmer in wet grass. Al-
ways be sure of your footing; keep a firm
hold on the handle and walk; never run.
18. Before each use, inspect the throttle con-
trol lever and cable. Make sure that the
cable is free and that the lever is not dam-
aged. Also check the cable linkage running
to the carburetor for kinks, loose fittings,
and obstructions. Verify that the control
bail is working properly.
19. Stop the rotating trimmer head when cross-
ing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Wait for
the cutting lines to stop rotating.
20. Watch for traffic when operating near, or
when crossing roads.
21. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment, before cleaning re-
pairing or inspecting the unit, be sure the
trimmer head and all moving parts have
stopped. Let the engine cool, disconnect
the spark plug wire and move it away from
the spark plug.
22. If the equipment should start to vibrate ab-
normally, stop the engine (motor), discon-
nect the spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug. Check immediate-
ly for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.
23. After striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine (motor). Remove the wire from the
spark plug. Inspect the trimmer for dam-
age. If damaged, repair before starting and
operating the trimmer.
24. Never leave the trimmer unattended when
the engine is running. Remove the wire
from the spark plug.
25. Regularly inspect the trimmer. Make sure
parts are not bent, damaged or loose.
II. Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall
accidents which can result in severe injury. All
