OPERATING THE TRIMMER

∙Adjust handle to a convenient position for cutting as instructed on page 5.

∙Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a few minutes.

∙Increase engine speed as necessary.

∙When mowing shrubs, weeds, or grass, swing the cutter head from right to left as you move forward.

-Avoid striking any obstruction such as rocks, stones or tree stumps which can damage the cutter head .

Do not cut into the ground.

-To avoid damage to the engine, do not run the engine unloaded at full throttle.

∙In the event that the cutter strikes an obstruction or is otherwise prevented from rotating in normal operation, the clutch will slip to prevent possible engine damage. In this case, stop the engine, free the cutter and then start the operation again.

WARNING DANGER

DO NOT ALLOW EITHER PEOPLE OR ANIMALS INTOTHE WORK AREA. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES WHEN CUTTING.

DRESS PROPERLY - AVOID LOOSE CLOTHING.

WHEN GRASS OR WEEDS HAVE CLOGGED THE CUTTER HEAD AFFECTING NORMAL OPERATION, FIRST, STOP THE ENGINE AND THEN REMOVE THE DEBRIS.

WARNING DANGER

∙BEFORE STARTING UP THE ENGINE, MAKE SURE THAT THE CUTTER BLADE IS NOT CONTACTING ANYTHING.

∙WHEN TWO OR MORE OPERATORS ARE WORKINGTOGETHER, ENSURETHAT A SAFE DISTANCE IS KEPT BETWEEN THEM.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (METAL BLADES and OPTIONAL NYLON LINE)

Your brushcutter/trimmer, has been designed and constructed to give you years of trouble-free service and relieve you of the many back-aching tasks normally associated with grass trimming, weed control and brushcutting. Nevertheless, in common with all other power operated tools, the Owner and/or Operator has a definite responsibility to maintain the safe working condition of the unit as provided by the manufacturer , and to ensure also the safe operating procedures as prescribed by common sense and this manual. Please, therefore, read and understand the instructions as listed hereunder, and on Page 2, in order to prevent accidents and possible injury.

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