GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions, can result in serious personal injury.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly venti- lated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or loose string which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting line or blade.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
Wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.
Heavy protective clothing may increase operator fatigue, which could lead to heat stroke. During weather that is hot and humid, heavy work should be scheduled for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler.
Product users on United States Forest Service land, and in some states, must comply with fire prevention regulations. This product is equipped with a spark arrestor; however, other user requirements may apply. Check with your federal, state, or local authorities.
Never operate this unit on the operator’s left side.
Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the engine and cutting attachment. In the case of bladed units, there is the added risk of injury to bystanders from being struck with the moving blade in the event of a blade thrust or other unexpected reaction of the blade or saw chain.
Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces.
Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the unit in unexpected situations.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
To avoid hot surfaces, never operate the unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level.
Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the unit, these parts get hot from operation.
Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments.
Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel leaks, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.
The cutting attachment should never rotate at idle during normal use. The cutting attachment may rotate at idle during carburetor adjustments.
It has been reported that vibrations from
a)Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating the unit wear gloves to keep hands and wrists warm. It is reported that cold weather is a major factor con- tributing to Raynaud’s Syndrome.
b)After each period of operation, exercise to increase blood circulation.
c)Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of exposure per day.
d)Keep the tool well maintained, fasteners tightened, and worn parts replaced.
If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition, immediately discontinue use and see your physician about these symptoms.
Store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
Stop the engine and allow to cool before refueling or storing the unit.
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