terial or hold material to be cut when the blade is in motion. Make sure powerhead is stopped and spark plug wire is disconnected (or powerhead is disconnected from power source) when removing jammed material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold attachment by the cutting blade.
°Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance on your unit (safety glasses are avail- able). 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.
°Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.
°Secure hair above shoulder length Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging 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 when you are tired, ill, upset, or under the influ- ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use corn- mOBsense.
°Wear hearing protection.
°Never start or run inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
°Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
°Only operate unit with handlebar installed.
°Keep hands and feet away from cut- ting area.
°Never direct discharge of material to- ward bystanders nor allow anyone near the area of operation. Use care in directing discharge to avoid glass enclosures, automobiles, and the like.
FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheade)
°Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
°Keep away from sparks or flames.
°Use a container approved for fuel.
°Do not smOke or allow smoking near fuel or the powerhead.
°Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting the power- head.
°Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting power- head engine.
°Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap.
• RemOve fuel cap slowly.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric powerheads)
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electrical shock, do not use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the possibility of electrical shock. Do not handle extension cord plug or unit with wet hands.
•Use only a voltage supply as shown on the nameplate of the unit.
•Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in presence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or ex- plosion and/or causing damage to unit.
•Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in unventilated areas or where dust or explosive vapors can build up.
•To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use extension cords specifically marked as suitable for outdoor ap- pliances. The electrical rating of the
cord must not be less than the rating of the unit. The cord must be marked
with the suffix W. Make sure your ex- tension cord is in good condition. In- spect extension cord before use and replace if damaged. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
•Do not use multiple cords.
•The powerhead may have a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the oth- er); if so, it will require the use of a po- larized extension cord. The appliance plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only ooe way. Ifthe plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, re-
verse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized ex- tension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If plug does not fit fully into the wall out- let, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
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