Be Aware of the Working Environment
Avoid
operation in very hot or very cold weather.
Be extremely careful
of slippery terrain,
especially during rainy
weather.
Be constantly alert for objects and debris that could be thrown either from the rotating cutting attachment or bounced
from a hard surface.
Make sure | Reduce the risk of bystanders being |
bystanders | |
or observers | struck by flying debris. Make sure no |
outside the | one is within 15 meters (50 feet)— |
15 meter (50 | that’s about 16 paces of an operating |
feet) “danger | attachment. Stop immediately if a child, |
zone” wear eye | pet, or person comes within a 15 meter |
protection. | (50 feet)radius. Outside this radius, |
| there is still a risk of injury from thrown |
| objects. |
| 15 METERS |
Always make sure | (50 FEET) |
the appropriate |
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cutting attachment |
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shield is correctly |
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installed. |
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| Do not operate the unit | |
| if the cutting attachment | |
| shield is missing, loose, | |
| or broken. | |
| ALWAYS clear your work area of trash | |
| or hidden debris that could be thrown | |
| back at you or toward a bystander. | |
If contact is made with a hard object, | When operating in rocky terrain or | |
near electric wires or fences, use | ||
stop the engine and inspect the cutting | ||
extreme caution to avoid contacting | ||
attachment for damage. | ||
such items with the cutting attachment. | ||
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Product Description
Using the illustration as a guide, familiarize your-
self with your machine and its various compo- | Throttle | Spark plug |
Interlock | ||
nents. Understanding your machine helps ensure |
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top performance, long service life and safer |
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operation. | Ignition |
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| Switch |
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| Handle |
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| Fuel |
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| Tank |
| Throttle |
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Outer Tube | Trigger |
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| Grip |
Gearcase |
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Cutting Attachment |
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Shield |
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Trimmer Head
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