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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 improperly installed parts or
attachments.
NEVER extend trimming line beyond
the length specied for your unit.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean
as practical. Keep it free of loose
vegetation, mud, etc.
ALWAYS hold the unit rmly 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.
Safety Instructions The Properly Equipped Operator
Always operate with
both hands rmly gripping
the unit.
Wear close-tting clothing
to protect legs and arms.
Gloves offer added
protection and are strongly
recommended. Do not
wear clothing or jewelry
that could get caught in
machinery
or underbrush.
Secure hair so it is
above shoulder
level. NEVER
wear
shorts!
Wear hearing protection
devices and a broad-brimmed
hat or helmet.
Always wear eye protection such
as goggles or safety glasses.
Keep away from the rotating
trimmer line or blade at all
times, and never lift a moving
attachment above waist-high.
Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid
boots or shoes): do not wear open-
toed shoes or sandals. Never operate
the unit while barefoot!
Keep a proper
footing and do
not overreach—
maintain your
balance at all times
during operation. Always make sure
the appropriate
cutting attachment
shield is correctly
installed and in
good condition.
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