RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating, maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL | MEANING |
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Failure to follow operating instructions and safety precautions in operator's manual can result in serious injury. Read operator's manual before operating
WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING: The operation of any power tool can be the source of thrown objects and loud noise which can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Always wear safety glasses or eye protection and ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
NOTE: Long term exposure to the sound pressure levels specified may cause permanent loss of hearing. Wear hearing protectors in accordance with AS 1270.
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 15 meters (50 feet) from the trimming area.
THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Do not operate without the string guard in place. Keep away from rotating cutting head.
SHARP BLADE
WARNING: Sharp blade on string guard. To prevent serious injury, do not touch blade.
BRUSHCUTTERS: REPLACE DULL BLADES
Do not sharpen the cutting blade. Sharpening the blade can cause the blade tip to break off while in use. This can result in severe personal injury.
TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY
WARNING: Thrown objects and rotating cutter can cause severe injury. Keep bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) away from the cutting area. The cutting attachment shield must be used when using the trimmer cutting attachment.
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