SAFETY RULES
DANGER - THIS POWER TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS! This unit can cause serious injury including amputation or blind- ness to the operator and others. The warn- ings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit.
The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this tool.
WARNING: Failure to follow all Safe- ty Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury.
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| D Blades can throw objects violently. |
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| D Others can be blinded or injured. |
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| D Keep children, bystanders, and animals |
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KNOW YOUR UNIT
SRead your Instruction Manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow all warnings and safety rules before operating the unit.
DRestrict unit to users who understand and will follow all warnings and safety rules in this manual and on the unit.
PLAN AHEAD
SafetyBoots
Glasses
WARNING: Inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard ob- jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.
DAlways wear eye protection when operating, servicing, or performing maintenance on unit. Wearing eye protection will help to prevent rocks, brush or debris from being thrown or ricocheting into eyes and face which can re- sult in blindness and/or serious injury. Eye
protection should be marked Z87.
DAlways wear foot protection. Do not go bare-
foot or wear sandals.
DWear hearing protection when using this unit. D Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
D Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up- set, or if you are under the influence of alco- hol, drugs, or medication.
D Keep children, bystanders, and animals away from work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 m) when starting or operating unit.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION, IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
DEliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in- cluding smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored.
DMix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an approved, marked container for all fuel pur-
poses.
DDo not smoke while handling fuel or while op-
erating the unit.
DDo not fill fuel tank while engine is running. D Turn the engine off and let hedge trimmer cool in a
refuel unit.
D Wipe up fuel spills before starting the engine. D Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fuel and fueling site before starting engine.
D Always store gasoline in a container ap- proved for flammable liquids.
OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE! Blade moves
momentarily after the trigger is released. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in motion. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position, the spark plug wire is dis- connected, and the blade has stopped mov- ing before removing jammed material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting blade.
DInspect unit before each use for worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until
unit is in proper working order.
DKeep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel. D Never start or run engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
D Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in unventilated areas or where explosive vapors or carbon monoxide build up could be pre- sent.
