Safety Instructions
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HANDLING
Starting Safety
• Start the engine with feet well away from the cutting head.
• Ensure that the area of starting and operation is clear of sticks, stones, glass, nails,
wire, string and debris, which could be thrown by the cutting head.
Cutting Safety
• Use only in good visibility and favourable weather conditions.
• Keep children, animals and bystanders outside the 15 metre hazard zone. Stop the
engine immediately if approached.
• Keep the engine to the right of your body, holding the unit with both hands.
• Keep a firm footing and balance. Do not over reach.
• Keep the cutting head below waist level and do not raise the engine above your
shoulder. The cutting head can come dangerously close to your body.
• Keep your body away from the cutting head and muffler when the unit is running.
• Do not strike objects that may cause harm or damage to the unit.
Maintenance Safety
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before clearing blockages, checking
or working on the unit.
• Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and inspect the unit if it begins to vibrate
abnormally or if it strikes a foreign object.
• Use only genuine VICTA trimmer line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
• Use only genuine VICTA replacement parts.
Transporting and Storage
• Hand carry the unit with the engine stopped, the muffler away from your body.
• Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank and secure the unit before storing or
transporting in a vehicle.
• Empty the fuel tank after each use and before storing the unit.
• Store the unit and fuel well away from sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors, switches or furnaces, etc.
• Store the unit out of reach of children and unauthorised persons.
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