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• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
SAFETY
SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE
NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of
California, Maine, Oregon and Washington.
All U.S. Forest Land
and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and
4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal
combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered
areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective
working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and
maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local
authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure
to follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine.
This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor.
If it requires
replacement, contact your local service dealer to install the
appropriate muffler assembly.
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.
SYMBOL
MEANING
WARNING:
Signals a SERIOUS hazard.
Failure to obey a safety
WARNING
signal
CAN
result in
serious injury to yourself or to others.
CAUTION:
Signals a MODERATE hazard.
Failure to obey a safety
CAUTION
signal
MAY
result in
property damage or injury to yourself or to others.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to
possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations,
deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety
warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The
instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
NOTE:
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the
operation or maintenance of the equipment.
DANGER:
Signals an EXTREME hazard.
Failure to obey a safety
DANGER
signal
WILL
result in
serious injury or death to yourself or to others.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
•
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and
proper use of the unit.
•
Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication.
•
Children must not operate the unit. Teens must be accompanied
and guided by an adult.
•
All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly
before operating the unit.
•
Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check for
fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure.
Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any
way. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
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Only use the trimming line described in the
Specifications
section
of this manual. Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, chain or
rope. These can break off and become dangerous projectiles.
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Do not replace the cutting head with rigid or metal blades. Doing
so could result in serious injury.
WARNING:
When using the unit, all safety
rules must be followed. Please read these instructions
before operating the unit in order to ensure the safety of
the operator and any bystanders. Please keep these
instructions for later use.
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Be aware of risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.
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Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove
rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string and other objects that
may be thrown or become entangled with the unit.
•
Clear the area of children, bystanders and pets; keep them
outside a 50-foot (15 m) radius, at a minimum. Even then, they are
still at risk from thrown objects. Encourage bystanders to wear
eye protection. If you are approached, stop the unit immediately.
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Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns
automatically to the idle position. Make all adjustments or
repairs before using the unit.
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This unit is intended for occasional, household use only.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:
This product contains a
chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
