RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and their explanations deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning or caution. Special attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, and personal injury.
SYMBOL MEANING
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
•Read the instructions carefully. Follow all instructions when assembling and using this kit with your unit.
•Clear the area before each use. Remove all objects like rocks, broken glass, nails, wire or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting attachment.
•Keep all bystanders, especially pets and children, outside a 15 m. (50 ft.) radius, at a minimum. Bystanders should also be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the engine and cutting attachment immediately.
WHILE OPERATING
•Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI
•Wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
•The cutting attachment shield must always be in place while operating the unit as a trimmer. 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 shield.
•Read and follow the operator’s manual that details the unit where this kit will be used.
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•Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact with anything before starting the unit.
•Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
•Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
•Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip on both the front and rear handle or grips.
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