Safety (continued)
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING•Read the instructions carefully. Follow all instructions when assembling and using this kit with your unit.
•Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting attachment. Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders and pets outside a 50 ft. (15 m.) radius; there still may be a risk to bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the engine and cutting attachment immediately.
WHILE OPERATING•Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI
•Wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
•The cutting attachment shield must always be in place while operating the unit as a trimmer. Do not operate unit without both trimming lines extended, and the proper line installed. Do not extend the trim- ming line beyond the length of the shield.
•Read and follow the operator’s manual for the unit this kit is intended for
•Adjust the
•Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact with anything before starting the unit.
•Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
•Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
•Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip on both the front and rear handle or grips.
•Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting attachment when it is rotating.
•Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to cut, trim or edge. Do not run the engine at high speed when not cutting.
•Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another.
•If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
•Stop and switch the engine to off for maintenance, repair, or for changing the cutting attachment or other attachments.
•Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose intended.
•Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may become lodged between the cutting attachment and shield.
WHILE OPERATING WITH CUTTING BLADE•Read and understand all safety warnings before operating this unit.
•Always use the shoulder harness when using the brush blade accessory.
•Keep the handle between the operator and cutting attachment or blade at all times.
•NEVER cut with the cutting blade located over 30 inches (76 cm) or more above the ground level.
•Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts an object that it does not immediately cut. Blade thrust can be violent enough to cause the unit and/or operator to be propelled in any direction, and possibly lose control of the unit. Blade thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut.
•For operation with the blade, do not cut anything thicker than 1/2 inch or a violent kickback could occur.
•Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is rotating.
•A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or the throttle trigger is released. Maintain proper control until the blade has completely stopped rotating.
•Do not run the unit at high speed when not cutting.
•If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Have any damage repaired before attempt- ing further operations. Do not operate unit with a bent, damaged or dull blade. Discard blades that are bent, warped, or damaged.
•Do not sharpen the cutting blade. Sharpening the blade can cause the blade tip to break off while in use. This can result in severe personal injury. Replace the blade.
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