RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
•Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may become lodged between the cutting attachment and shield.
•To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor. Keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
•Never store a fueled unit inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
•Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
•Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach of children.
•Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions.
•Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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| • THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN |
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| • WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL |
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| Read the operator’s manual(s) and follow all warnings |
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| • WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION |
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| • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL |
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| OFF or STOP |
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| • SHARP BLADE |
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