Safety Instructions
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield against thrown objects.
NEVER run the engine when transporting the unit.
NEVER run the engine indoors! Make sure there is always good ventilation. Fumes from engine exhaust can cause serious injury or death.
ALWAYS clear your work area of trash or hidden debris that could be thrown back at you or toward a bystander.
ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool for the job.
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake. Inspect for broken, missing
or improperly installed parts or attachments.
NEVER extend trimming line beyond the length specified for your unit.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as practical. Keep it free of loose vegetation, mud, etc.
ALWAYS hold the unit firmly with both hands when cutting or trimming, and maintain control at all times.
ALWAYS keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance work.
ALWAYS, if a saw blade should bind fast in a cut, shut off the engine immediately. Push the branch or tree to ease the bind and free the blade.
The Properly Equipped Operator
| Wear hearing protection | |
Wear | devices and a | |
hat or helmet. | ||
to protect legs and arms. | ||
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Gloves offer added | Always wear eye protection such | |
protection and are strongly | ||
as goggles or safety glasses. | ||
recommended. Do not | ||
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wear clothing or jewelry |
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that could get caught in |
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machinery |
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or underbrush. |
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Secure hair so it is | Always operate with | |
above shoulder | ||
both hands firmly gripping | ||
level. NEVER | ||
the unit. | ||
wear | ||
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shorts! |
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Keep away from the rotating trimmer line or blade at all times, and never lift a moving attachment above
Keep a proper |
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footing and do |
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not overreach— |
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maintain your |
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balance at all times |
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during operation. | Always make sure | |
| the appropriate | |
Wear appropriate footwear | cutting attachment | |
shield is correctly | ||
boots or shoes): do not wear open- | ||
installed and in | ||
toed shoes or sandals. Never operate | ||
good condition. | ||
the unit while barefoot! | ||
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Figure 1