OPERATION
•ALWAYS use extra care to maintain footing around sloping, hilly, or slippery ground, and around uneven surfaces like steps, raised walkways, edging, and curbs.
•ALWAYS hold the unit firmly with two hands, with thumbs wrapped around the handles for a secure, comfortable grip. Left/front handle in left hand and right/rear handle in right hand.
•ALWAYS cut using a stable stance, with both feet on the ground.
•NEVER stand on a ladder or other temporary platform. You can fall or slip, and injure yourself or others.
•NEVER allow others near the cutting/work area, or to hold material you are cutting.
•ALWAYS keep both hands on the unit to maintain control.
•ALWAYS keep the muffler exhaust directed away from your body.
•NEVER touch the muffler, muffler cover, or surround- ing area. Allow the unit to cool down before per- forming any maintenance in the muffler area.
•NEVER allow flammable debris such as dried leaves and sticks to build up in the exhaust area. Heat from operation can ignite these materials, and cause fire.
•ALWAYS keep fingers, hands, and all other body parts away from the cutting/work attachment and cutting/work area.
•NEVER allow anyone to reach into the cutting/work area for any reason while the unit is running.
•ALWAYS maintain a direct line of sight to the cut- ting/work attachment and the area where cutting/ work is being performed. Be aware of what lies in the path of the cutting/work attachment at all times.
•NEVER work in the dark or when visibility of the work area is poor.
•ALWAYS be alert for changes in operation that could signal a problem - sudden vibration, unusual noise, the strong smell of fuel, or poor engine perfor- mance, all require immediate attention. Stop the unit and correct any problems before resuming cutting.
•NEVER carry unit around the work site while the blade or attachment is rotating. ALWAYS shut the engine off and let the blade or attachment stop before lifting the unit and moving to a new position.
Always use 2 hands to
hold unit
Stop unit immediately if sudden vibration occurs
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