SAFETY WARNINGS
• Keep all bystanders, especially children | • Use only genuine replacement parts when | |
and pets, at least 30 feet (9.1 m) away | servicing this unit. These parts are available | |
from the unit during operation. | from your authorized dealer. The use of | |
• Do not operate the engine faster than the | ||
or attachments not designed for this unit, | ||
speed necessary to cut, trim or edge. | ||
could result in serious injury to the user or | ||
Do not run the engine at high speed | ||
damage to the unit and void your warranty. | ||
when not cutting. | ||
• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other | ||
• Always stop the engine when cutting is | ||
materials. They may become lodged between | ||
delayed or when walking from one cutting | ||
the cutting head and guard mount. | ||
location to another. | ||
• To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty mufflers | ||
• Do not operate unit without both trimming | ||
and spark arrestors, keep the engine and | ||
lines extended, and the proper line installed. | ||
muffler free of grass, leaves, excessive | ||
• Do not extend the trimming line beyond | ||
grease or carbon buildup. | ||
the length of the guard as specified in | OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS | |
this manual. | ||
• If you strike or become entangled with a | • Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, | |
foreign object, stop the engine immediately | inside a building where fumes may reach | |
and check for damage. Repair any damage | an open flame or spark. | |
before further operation is attempted. Do | • Allow the engine to cool before storing | |
not operate the unit with loose or damaged | ||
in an enclosure. | ||
parts. | ||
• Lock up and store the unit in an appropriate | ||
• Frequently inspect the condition of the | ||
and dry location to prevent unauthorized | ||
cutting head. All damaged parts must be | ||
use and damage. | ||
replaced immediately. Follow all the required | ||
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precautions when undertaking replacement. | • Keep these instructions. Refer to them | |
• All interventions, whether for maintenance, | frequently and use them to instruct other | |
users. If you loan someone this unit, also | ||
repair or for changing cutting head or safety | ||
loan them these instructions. | ||
attachments, must be undertaken with the | ||
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engine/motor stopped. | SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS | |
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SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL | MEANING |
•SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
•READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Failure to follow operating instructions and safety precautions in operator's manual can result in serious injury. Read operator's manual before starting or operating this unit.
•FOR SERVICE INFORMATION, CALL:
USA:
CANADA:
•WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye and ear protection when operating this unit.
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