Hedge Clipper

3

Operator's Manual

Safety

manual safety symbols and important information

Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words.

danger

The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “DANGER” calls attention to an act or condition which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided.

warning

The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “WARNING” calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided.

Circle and slash symbol

This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited. Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury.

NOTE

This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit.

IMPORTANT

The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit.

caution

The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “CAUTION” calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided.

international symbols

Symbol form/shape

Symbol

Symbol form/shape

Symbol

 

description/application

description/application

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read and understand

 

 

 

Fuel and oil mixture

 

owners manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wear eyes, ears and

 

 

 

Finger Severing

 

head protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hot

 

 

Emergency stop

 

 

 

Surface

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wear hand protection.

 

 

 

DO NOT smoke

 

 

 

 

near fuel.

 

 

Use two handed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choke Control

Ignition

Ignition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Cold Start"

 

 

 

ON/OFF

 

 

Position

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Choke Closed)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choke Control

 

 

 

Do not operate

with-

 

"Run"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

out guards

in

 

Position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

place.

 

 

(Choke Open)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symbol form/shape

Symbol

Symbol form/shape

Symbol

description/application

description/application

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carburetor adjustment

 

Carburetor adjustment

 

 

 

- Low speed mixture

 

- High speed mixture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety/Alert

 

Carburetor adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

- Idle speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Avoid all power

 

Do not operate closer

 

 

 

lines. This unit is not

 

than 15 M (50 ft.) from

 

 

 

insulated against

 

electrical hazards.

 

 

 

electrical current.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plan retreat

 

Primer bulb

 

 

 

path from falling

 

 

 

 

 

objects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DO NOT allow

 

Wear slip resistant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flames or

 

foot wear.

 

 

 

sparks near

 

 

 

 

 

fuel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keep bystanders at least

 

 

 

 

4.5 meters (15 feet) away.