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 and maintenance and repair information.

SYMBOL MEANING

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

WEAR HEAD PROTECTION

WARNING: Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit.

WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION

WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.

KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY

WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.

ON/OFF STOP CONTROL

ON / START / RUN

ON/OFF STOP CONTROL

OFF or STOP

HOT SURFACE WARNING

Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. They remain hot for a short time even after the unit is turned off.

SHARP BLADE

WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting head guard. To prevent serious injury, do not touch line cutting blade.

PRIMER

Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 5 to 7 times.

UNLEADED FUEL

Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.

OIL

Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil.

THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING: Keep clear of blower outlet. Never point the blower at yourself or others. Objects can be thrown from blower. Do not operate unit without proper attachments and guards in place.

BRUSHCUTTERS Replace dull blade

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.

• CHOKE CONTROL

A. FULL choke position.

B. PARTIAL choke position.

C. RUN position.

TRIMMER/BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY

WARNING: Thrown objects and rotating cutter can cause severe injury. Keep bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 15 meters (50 ft.) away from the cutting area. The cutting head guard must be used when using the trimmer cutting head.

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