RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
•Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation, even after the unit is turned off.
•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 the unit, switch the engine to off, and disconnect the spark plug for maintenance or repair.
•Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your authorized service dealer. Use of any unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
•To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor. Keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
•Never store a fueled unit 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.
•Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent unauthorized use or damage, 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.
•Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may become lodged between the cutting attachment and shield.
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
•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.
• UNLEADED PETROL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded petrol.
SYMBOL MEANING
•HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time.
•CHOKE CONTROL
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• OIL
Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil.
•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 standards and ear protection when operating this unit.
Use a full face shield when needed.
•THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place. Keep away from the rotating cutting attachment.
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