Safety Instructions
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield against thrown objects.
NEVER run the engine when transporting the unit.
NEVER run the engine indoors! Make sure there is always good ventilation. Fumes from engine exhaust can cause serious injury or death.
ALWAYS clear your work area of trash or hidden debris that could be thrown back at you or toward a bystander.
ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool for the job.
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake. Inspect for broken, missing or improp- erly installed parts or attachments.
NEVER extend trimming line beyond the length specified for your unit.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as practical. Keep it free of loose vegetation, mud, etc.
ALWAYS hold the unit firmly with both hands when cutting or trimming, and maintain control at all times.
ALWAYS keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance work.
ALWAYS, if a saw blade should bind fast in a cut, shut off the engine immediately. Push the branch or tree to ease the bind and free the blade.
The Properly Equipped Operator
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Wear | and a | |
helmet. | ||
tect legs and arms. Gloves offer |
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added protection and are strongly | Always wear eye protection such as | |
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goggles or safety glasses. | ||
clothing or jewelry that could get | ||
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caught in machinery |
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or underbrush. |
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Secure hair so it is |
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above shoulder |
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level. NEVER |
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wear shorts! |
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| Always operate with both hands | |
| firmly gripping the unit. |
Always make sure the
appropriate cutting attachment shield is correctly installed and in good condition.
Keep away from the rotating trimmer line or blade at all times, and never lift a moving attachment
Keep a proper footingabove
Wear appropriate footwear
Always wear a shoulder strap or a harness when oper-
ating a unit equipped with a blade.
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