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(Original instructions)

MEANINGS OF SYMBOLS

NOTE: Some units do not carry them.

Symbols

WARNING

The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.

 

 

 

 

 

It is important that you read, fully

 

 

 

 

Shows maximum shaft speed. Do not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

understand and observe the following

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

safety precautions and warnings.

 

 

 

 

use the cutting attachment whose

 

 

 

 

 

Careless or improper use of the unit may

 

 

 

max rpm is below the shaft rpm.

 

 

 

 

 

cause serious or fatal injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read, understand and follow all warnings

 

 

 

Gloves should be worn when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and instructions in this manual and on

 

 

 

 

necessary, e.g., when assembling

 

 

 

 

 

the unit.

 

 

 

 

cutting equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Always wear eye, head and ear protectors

 

 

 

Use anti-slip and sturdy footwear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

when using this unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not use metal/rigid blades when this

 

 

 

Blade thrust may occur when the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

spinning blade contacts a solid object

 

 

 

 

 

sign is shown on the unit.

 

 

 

 

in the critical area. A dangerous

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reaction may occur causing the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

entire unit and operator to be thrust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

violently. This reaction is called blade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

thrust. As a result, the operator may

 

 

 

 

 

Keep all children, bystanders and helpers

 

 

 

lose control of the unit which may

 

 

 

 

 

15 m away from the unit. If anyone

 

 

 

 

cause serious or fatal injury. Blade

 

 

 

 

 

approaches you, stop the engine and

 

 

 

 

thrust is more likely to occur in areas

 

 

 

 

 

cutting attachment immediately.

 

 

 

 

where it is difficult to see the material

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to be cut.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicate handle location. Do not

 

 

 

 

 

Be careful of thrown objects.

 

 

 

 

attach handle above this point.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicates blade guard location for a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

trimmer head or semi-auto cutting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

head.

 

Before using your machine

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Read the manual carefully.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Check that the cutting equipment is correctly assembled and adjusted.

 

 

• Start the unit and check the carburetor adjustment. See “MAINTENANCE”.

 

Contents .................................................................................

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WHAT IS WHAT

 

 

 

 

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................

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SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................

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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES............................................................

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OPERATING PROCEDURES..........................................................

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MAINTENANCE...............................................................................

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