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TABLE OF CONT ENTS
Identification of Safety Symbols 2
Safety Rules 4
Assembly 6
Operation 10
Maintenance 17
Service & Adjustments 18
Storage 19
Troubleshooting Table 20
LimitedWarranty Statement 21
Emissions Statement 21
IDENTIFICATIONOF SAFETY SYMBOLS
WARNING: Always use a metal shield and dust cup in the order
shown when using blades. Always use a handlebar and s houlder strap.
Ensure handlebar remains installed at all times.
WARNING: This unit c an be dangerous! Careless or improper
use can cause serious injury.
WARNING : The blade continues to spin after
the trigger is released or engine is turned off. The
coasting blade can throw objects or s eriously cut if
accidentally touched. Stop the blade by c ontacting the
right hand side of the coasting blade with material
already cut.
DANGER: Blade can thrust violently
away from material it does not cut. Blade
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.
Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters)
away.
Blade/trimmer line can throw objects vio-
lently.You can be blinded or injured. Al-
ways wear hearing protection and safety
glasses marked Z87. Always wear head
protection, heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots and gloves.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Do
not wear jewelry, loose clothing, or
clothing with loosely hanging straps,
ties, tassels, etc. They can be caught in
moving parts.
WARNING: Readthe operator ’s manual before use. Failure to
follow instructions could result in serious injur y to the operator and/or
bystanders. Save operator’s manual.