WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must al- ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instruc- tions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following instructions and warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire Operator’s Manual before using unit! Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and the prop- er use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who have read, understand and will follow the instructions and warnings on the unit and in the manual. Never allow chil- dren to operate this unit.
OPERATOR SAFETY
DANGER: RISK OF CUT. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE AND CUTTING AREA. Do not attempt to clear away cut material or hold material to be cut when the blade is in motion. Make sure the engine is stopped and spark plug wire dis- connected when removing jammed material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold unit by the cutting blade.
S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when op- erating, or performing maintenance on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should be marked ANSI Z87.
SAlways wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
S Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.
SSecure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving
parts.
SBeing fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning blade.
S Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense.
SWear hearing protection.
S Never start or run the engine inside a closed room, building or other unventilated area. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
SKeep handles free of oil and fuel. S Always use the handle.
S Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders or allow anyone near the area of operation. Use care in directing dis- charge to avoid glass enclosures, automo- biles, and the like.
Safety Boots Glasses
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Objects | Blades can throw objects violently. |
| D You can be blinded or injured. |
| D Wear safety glasses and boots. |
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Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
| Read Operator’s Manual | |
| D | Follow all warnings and instructions. |
Safety Decals | D | Failure to do so can result in |
| serious injury. | |
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