•Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
•The cutting guard 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 guard.
•This unit has a clutch. The cutting head remains stationary when the engine is idling. If it does not, have the unit adjusted by an authorized service technician.
•Adjust the
•Be sure the cutting head is not in contact with anything before starting the unit.
•Before each use, check that the cutting head is in good condition and correctly installed, that the trigger returns automatically to the idle position.
•Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
•Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. See Starting/Stopping Instructions.
•Use the right tool. Only use the tool for the purpose intended.
•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 handles or grips.
•Always use the shoulder harness when using this unit.
•Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting head when it is rotating.
•Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time.
•Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to cut, trim or edge. Do not run the engine at high speed when not cutting.
•Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another.
•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.
•Stop and switch the engine off for maintenance, repair or for changing the cutting head and cutting blade.
•Use only original equipment replacement parts 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.
•Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may become lodged between the cutting head and guard.
•To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty mufflers and spark arrestors, keep the engine and muffler free of grass, leaves, excessive grease, or carbon
WHILE OPERATING WITH CUTTING BLADE
•Read and understand all safety warnings before operating this unit.
•Always use the shoulder harness when using the brush blade accessory.
•Keep the handle between the operator and cutting head or cutting blade at all times.
•NEVER cut with the cutting blade located over 76 cm (30 in.) or more above the ground level.
•Kick back may occur when the spinning brush blade contacts an object that it does not immediately cut. Kick back can be violent enough to cause the unit and/or operator to be propelled in any direction, and possibly lose control of the unit. Kick back can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut.
•For operation with the cutting blade, do not cut anything thicker than 12.7mm
•Do not attempt to touch or stop the cutting blade when it is rotating.
•A coasting cutting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or the throttle trigger is released. Maintain proper control until the blade has completely stopped rotating.
•Do not run unit at high speed when not cutting.
•If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Have any damage repaired before attempting further operations. Do not operate with a bent, cracked, or dull cutting blade. Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked, or broken.
•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.
Replace the cutting blade.
•Stop the engine IMMEDIATELY if you feel excessive vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts, or damage before continuing. Repair or replace affected parts as necessary.
AFTER USE
•Clean cutting blades with a household cleaner to remove any gum
•Lock up and store the cutting blade in an appropriate area to protect the blade from unauthorized use or damage.
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. Drain fuel before transporting unit.
•Store the unit in a locked up and dry, or high and dry place to prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children.
•Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from debris. 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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