SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Exercise extreme caution when using the blade with this unit. Blade thrust is the reaction that may occur when the spinning blade contacts anything it cannot cut. This contact may cause the blade to stop for an instant, and suddenly “thrust” the unit away from the object that was hit. This reaction can be violent enough to cause the operator to lose control of the unit. Blade thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut. For cutting ease and safety, approach the weeds being cut from the right to the left. In the event an unexpected object or woody stock is encountered, this approach could minimize the blade thrust reaction.
Never cut any material over 1/2 in. diameter.
Always wear the shoulder harness when using the brush- cutter and adjust to a comfortable operating position.
Maintain a firm grip on both handles while cutting with a blade. Keep the blade away from body and below waist level. Never use the brushcutter with the blade located 30 in. or more above the ground level.
To prevent electrical shock or serious personal injury, do not use this product with any electric power head.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this product. If you loan someone this product, loan them these instructions also to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL | NAME | EXPLANATION |
| Safety Alert Symbol | Precautions that involve your safety. |
| Read the Operator’s Manual | To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand |
| operator’s manual before using this product. | |
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| Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI |
| Eye and Hearing Protection | Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this |
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| equipment. |
| Keep Bystanders Away | Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away. |
| Ricochet | Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury |
| or property damage. | |
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| Blade Thrust | Beware of blade thrust. Products authorized for blade use will |
| display this symbol to warn of blade thrust. | |
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