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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL
MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or
pictographs.
• WARNING: READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Failure to follow operating instructions and safety precautions in the operator's manual can
result in serious injury. Read the operator's manual before starting or operating this unit.
• FOR SERVICE INFORMATION, CALL:
USA:
1-800-345-8746
CANADA
1-800-265-6778
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and
hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and
ear protection when operating this unit.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.)
from the operating area.
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place. Keep away
from the rotating cutting attachment. Keep clear of blower outlet. Never point the blower at
yourself or others. Objects can be thrown from blower.
• SHARP BLADE
WARNING:
Sharp blade on cutting attachment shield. To prevent serious injury, do not
touch line cutting blade.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can cause foreign objects to be thrown into
your eyes. This can lead to severe eye damage. Before commencing power tool operation,
always wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989
standards, and a full face shield when needed.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Store the unit inside in a dry place, either locked up or
up high to prevent unauthorized use or damage.
Keep out of the reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage
instructions.
• Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use
them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
unit, also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS