Jammedmaterialfromthecutting, Fuel Safety

stoppedandsparkplugwireisdiscon- ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric
nected(orpowerheadisdisconnectedpowerheads)
frompowersource)whenremoving
jammedmaterialfromthecutting	'_&WARNING:	Avoid a dangerous

bladeDonotgraborholdattachment.environment. To reduce the risk of elec-
bythecuttingblade.	trical shock, do not use in rain, in damp
• DressproperlyAlwayswearsafety.	or wet locations, or around swimming
glassesorsimilareyeprotectionwhen	snow, rain, or water to avoid the possi-
	pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to
operating,orperformingmaintenance

onyourunit(safetyglassesareavail- bility of electrical shock. Do not use on

able)Eyeprotectionshouldbe.

wet surfaces.

Do not

handle

extension

markedZ87.

cord

plug or unit with wet hands.

• Alwayswearfaceordustmaskifop-

•

Use only a voltage

supply

as shown

erationisdusty.

the nameplate

of the

unit.

• AlwayswearheaW,longpants,long

•

Avoid

dangerous

situations.

not

sleeves,boots,andgloves.

use

in presence

of flammable

liquids

• AlwayswearfootprotectionDonot.

or gases to avoid

creating

a fire or

gobarefootorwearsandals.

explosion

and/or

causing

damage to

• Securehairaboveshoulderlength.

unit.

Secureorremovelooseclothingor

•

Avoid

dangerous

environments.

clothingwithlooselyhangingties,

not

use in unventilated

areas

straps,tassels,etcTheycanbe.

where

dust or

explosive

vapors

can

caughtinmovingparts.

build

up.

• Beingfullycoveredalsohelpsprotect

•

reduce

the

risk

of electric

shock,

youfromdebrisandpiecesoftoxic

the

powerhead

may have

a polar-

plantsthrownbyspinningblade.

ized plug (one

blade

is wider

than

• StayalertDonotoperatewhenyou.

the

other);

if so,

it will

require

the

use

aretired,ill,upset,orundertheinflu-

of a polarized

extension

cord. The

enceofalcohol,drugs,ormedication.	appliance	plug	will fit into a polarized
Watchwhatyouaredoing;usecom-	extension	cord	only	one way. If the
monsense.	plug does	not fit fully		into the exten-

•Wearhearingprotection. sion cord, reverse the plug. If the

•Neverstartorruninsideaclosed plug still does not fit, obtain a correct

roomorbuildingBreathingexhaust.	polarized extension	cord. A polar-
fumescankill.	ized extension cord	will require the

•Keephandlesfreeofoilandfuel. use of a polarized wall outlet. This

•Onlyoperateunitwithhandlebar plug will fit into the polarized wall

installed.outlet only one way. If plug does not

•Keephandsandfeetawayfromcut- fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse

tingarea.

the plug.

If it still

does

not

fit, contact

• Neverdirectdischargeofmaterialto-

a qualified

electrician

to install

the

wardbystandersnorallowanyone

proper wall outlet. Do

not

change

neartheareaofoperationUsecare.

the equipment

plug,

extension

cord

indirectingdischargetoavoidglass

receptacle,

or extension

cord

plug

enclosures,automobiles,andthelike.

any

way.

FUEL

SAFETY

(for gas powerheads)

• To reduce

risk

of electrical

shock,

• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.

use

extension

cords

specifically

marked

as suitable

for outdoor

ap-

•

Keep

away from

sparks or flames.

•

Use

a container

approved for fuel.

pliances

having

electrical

rating not

•

not smoke

allow smoking

near

less

than

the rating

of unit.

Cord

fuel

or the powerhead.

must

be marked

with

suffix

"W-A"

(in

•

Avoid

spilling

fuel or oil. Wipe up all

Canada

"W"). Make

sure

your

exten-

fuel spills before starting the power-

sion

cord

is in good

condition.

In-

head.

spect extension

cord

before

use and

•

Move

at least

10 feet (3 meters)

away

replace

if damaged.

not

use a

from

fueling site before starting

power-

damaged

cord. Cord

insulation

must

head

engine.

be intact with no cracks or deteriora-

tion. Plug

connectors

must

be un-

• Stop engine and allow to cool before

removing

fuel

cap.

damaged. The extension cord used

to reach

the power

source

must be

•

Remove

fuel cap

slowly.

heavy enough to carry current from

the power source the full length of the