SAFETY WARNINGS
WHILE OPERATING
•Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors.
•Wear safety glasses or goggles and ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear safety glasses for all operations, i.e. preparation, operation and maintenance.
•Wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves and long sleeve shirt. Do not wear, short pants, sandals or go barefoot.
•The cutting attachment guard must always be in place while operating. Do not operate unit without both trimming lines extended, and the proper line installed. Do not extend the trimming line beyond the length of the guard.
•The unit does not have a clutch and the cutting attachment continues rotating when the engine is idling.
•Adjust the
•Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact with anything before starting the unit.
•The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. See Fig. 6 and Starting/Stopping Instructions.
•Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose intended.
•Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time.
•If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
•If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
•Stop and switch the engine to off for maintenance, repair, or for changing the cutting attachment or other attachments.
•Use only accessories and replacement parts approved by the manufacturer when servicing this unit. These parts are available from your authorized service dealer.
•Do not use parts, accessories or attachments not authorized for this unit. Doing so could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
•Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, 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.
•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.
•Have all repairs carried out by a specialist workshop only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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