SAFETY WARNINGS

• Keep all bystanders, especially children

• Use only genuine replacement parts when

and pets, at least 30 feet (9.1 m) away

servicing this unit. These parts are available

from the unit during operation.

from your authorized dealer. The use of

• Do not operate the engine faster than the

non-standard parts, or other accessories

or attachments not designed for this unit,

speed necessary to cut, trim or edge.

could result in serious injury to the user or

Do not run the engine at high speed

damage to the unit and void your warranty.

when not cutting.

• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other

• Always stop the engine when cutting is

materials. They may become lodged between

delayed or when walking from one cutting

the cutting head and guard mount.

location to another.

• To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty mufflers

• Do not operate unit without both trimming

and spark arrestors, keep the engine and

lines extended, and the proper line installed.

muffler free of grass, leaves, excessive

• Do not extend the trimming line beyond

grease or carbon buildup.

the length of the guard as specified in

OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS

this manual.

• If you strike or become entangled with a

• Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank,

foreign object, stop the engine immediately

inside a building where fumes may reach

and check for damage. Repair any damage

an open flame or spark.

before further operation is attempted. Do

• Allow the engine to cool before storing

not operate the unit with loose or damaged

in an enclosure.

parts.

• Lock up and store the unit in an appropriate

• Frequently inspect the condition of the

and dry location to prevent unauthorized

cutting head. All damaged parts must be

use and damage.

replaced immediately. Follow all the required

 

precautions when undertaking replacement.

• Keep these instructions. Refer to them

• All interventions, whether for maintenance,

frequently and use them to instruct other

users. If you loan someone this unit, also

repair or for changing cutting head or safety

loan them these instructions.

attachments, must be undertaken with the

 

engine/motor stopped.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

 

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
•SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

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

•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 starting or operating this unit.

•FOR SERVICE INFORMATION, CALL:

USA: 1-800-345-8746

CANADA: 1-800-265-6778

•WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION

WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye and ear protection when operating this unit.

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