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Work Safely
Trimmers and brushcutters operate at very
high speeds and can do serious damage
or injury if they are misused or abused.
Never allow a person without training or
instruction to operate this unit!
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
NEVER
run the engine when transport-
ing the unit.
NEVER
run the engine indoors! Make
sure there is always good ventilation.
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause
serious injury or death.
ALWAYS
use the proper cutting tool for
the job.
ALWAYS
stop the unit immediately if it
suddenly begins to vibrate or shake. In-
spect for broken, missing or improperly
installed parts or attachments.
NEVER
extend trimming line beyond
the length speci
fi
ed for your unit.
ALWAYS
keep the unit as clean as
practical. Keep it free of loose vegeta-
tion, mud, etc.
ALWAYS
hold the unit
fi
rmly with both
hands when cutting or trimming, and
maintain control at all times.
ALWAYS
keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS
disconnect the spark plug
wire before performing any
maintenance work.
ALWAYS
, if a saw blade should bind
fast in a cut, shut off the engine imme-
diately. Push the branch or tree to ease
the bind and free the blade.
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally
fi
t to
operate this unit safely.
General Safety Instructions
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized attachment
installations.
WARNING!
Never operate power
equipment of any kind if you are tired
or if you are under the infl uence of
alcohol, drugs, medication or any other
substance that could affect your ability
or judgement.
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
NEVER
smoke or light
fi
res near the
unit.
ALWAYS
stop the engine and allow it
to cool before refueling. Avoid over
fi
ll-
ing and wipe off any fuel that may have
spilled.
ALWAYS
inspect the unit for fuel leaks
before each use. During each re
fi
ll,
check that no fuel leaks from around
the fuel cap and/or fuel tank. If fuel
leaks are evident, stop using the unit
immediately. Fuel leaks must be re-
paired before using the unit.
ALWAYS
move the unit to a place well
away from a fuel storage area or other
readily
fl
ammable materials before
starting the engine.
NEVER
place
fl
ammable material close
to the engine muf
fl
er.
