Safety Precautions
Before Operation
WARNING!
Children and people who do not understand this manual must not use this unit.
Never allow other people or animals to be near the unit when starting or operating.
Never touch a rotating
Operate the unit only in a well ventilated area.
Never operate the unit in a closed area such as a room, warehouse or tunnel. Running the unit in
aclosed area may cause seri- ous illness or even death due to exhaust gas.
Never allow any people or ani- mals near exhaust gas.
Never inhale exhaust gas.
Never make unauthorized modifi- cations or alterations to any of the components of the unit, and never operate the unit without the wheel guard or muffler.
This unit is designed for
Never operate the unit when you
are tired or under influence of any substance that could impair vision, dexterity or judgement.
When operating the unit, always wear
A
To minimize the risk of sparks igniting clothing while operating the unit, wear clothing made of leather, wool,
Never use any
Do not start or operate the unit un- less you have a clear work area and secure footing.
Do not operate the machine for more than two hours a day in total. Do not operate it for more than ten minutes continuously. Due to vibra- tion, excessive operation may cause you white finger disease.
Never smoke or use fire near the unit or its fuel.
Since the muffler and exhaust gas become very hot, make sure there are no flammable substances near the unit.
Never run the unit if you discover a fuel leak.
Make sure all the components are in place and the bolts are securely fastened.
Make sure the
Make sure the belt tension is prop- erly adjusted and the wheel guard, belt guard and clutch cover are securely assembled.
Always inspect the front handle, rear handle and wheel guard before use, and never use the unit if the parts are damaged.
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