General Safety Instructions The Properly Equipped Operator
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely.
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
ALWAYS wear eye protection to shield against thrown objects.
NEVER run the engine when transport- ing 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 stop the machine immedi- ately if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake. Inspect for broken, missing or improperly installed parts or attach-
Wear
underbrush. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. NEVER wear shorts!
Keep a proper footing and do not overreach. Maintain your balance at all times during operation.
Wear hearing protection devices
and a
helmet.
Always wear eye protection such as goggles or safety glasses.
Always operate with both hands firmly gripping the unit.
Always make sure the appropriate cutting attachment shield is correctly installed and in good condition.
ments.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as practical. Keep it free of loose vegeta- tion, 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 mainte- nance work.
Wear appropriate footwear | Keep away from the rotating | |
cutting attachment at all times, | ||
boots or shoes): do not wear | ||
and never lift a moving | ||
shoes or sandals. Never operate the | ||
attachment above | ||
unit while barefoot! | ||
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