USER MANUAL
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- Be careful not to hit the nylon cutting head against stones, or the
ground.
Unreasonable rough operation will shorten the life of the machine as
well as create an unsafe environment for yourself and those around you.
- Pay attention to loosening and overheating of parts. If there is any
abnormality of the machine, stop operation immediately and check
the machine carefully. If necessary, have the machine serviced by an
authorized dealer. Never continue to operate a machine which may be
malfunctioning.
- In start-up or during operation of the engine, never touch hot parts
such as the muffler, the high voltage wire or the spark plug.
- After the engine has stopped, the muffler is still hot. Never place the
machine in any places where there are flammable materials (dry grass,
etc.), combustible gasses or combustible liquids.
- Pay special attention to operation in the rain or just after the rain as the
ground may be slippery.
- If you slip or fall to the ground or into a hole, release the throttle lever
immediately.
- Be careful not to drop the machine or hit it against obstacles.
- Before proceeding to adjust or repair the machine, be sure to stop the
engine and detach the spark plug.
- When the machine is placed in storage for a long time, drain fuel from
the fuel tank and carburetor, clean the parts, move the machine to a
safe place and confirm that the engine is cooled down.
- Make daily inspection before use and after dropping or other impacts
to identify significant damage or defects to assure safe and efficient
operation. For a thorough inspection of your machine, please contact
the dealer.
- Keep the machine away from fire or sparks.
- It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s phenomenon, which
affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by
exposure to vibration and cold. Loss of color and numbness in the
fingers. The following precautions are strongly recommended because
