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DANGER:Bladecanthrustvio- lentlyawayfrommaterialitdoesnot cutBladethrustcancauseamputa.- tionofarmsorlegsKeeppeopleand. animals50feet(15meters)away.
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thrown objects. Blade can throw ob- jects violently. Others can be blinded or injured. Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.
OPERATOR SAFETY
•Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing main- tenance on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should be marked Z87.
•Always wear face or dust mask if op- eration is dusty.
•Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended.
•Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.
•Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hang- ing ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.
•Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning blade.
•Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under influ- ence of alcohol, drugs, or medica- tion. Watch what you are doing; use common sense.
•Wear hearing protection.
•Never start or run the engine inside a
closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Hazard Zone
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
• Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap when using brushcutter attachment (see ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
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to spin after throttle is released or engine is turned off. The coasting blade can throw objects or seriously cut you if acci- dentally touched. Stop the blade by con- tacting the left hand side of coasting blade with material already cut.
for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep unit in good working condition.
•Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or dam- aged in any other way. Replace any parts that are cracked, chipped, bro-
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