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•Do not use the cutting blade for edging or as an edger, severe personal injury to yourself or others can occur. Use the cutting blade only for the purpose as described in this manual.

•Stop the engine IMMEDIATELY if you feel excessive vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect thor- oughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage before contin- uing. Repair or replace affected parts as necessary.

AFTER USE

•Clean cutting blades with a household cleaner to remove any gum buildup. Oil the blade with machine oil to prevent rust.

•Lock up and store the cutting blade in an appropriate area to protect the blade from unauthorized use or damage.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.

SYMBOL MEANING

• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

• FOR SERVICE INFORMATION, CALL:

USA: 1-800-345-8746

CANADA: 1-800-668-1238

• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION

WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards and ear protection when operating this unit.

• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY

WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.

• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place.

Keep away from the rotating cutting attachment.

• HOT SURFACE WARNING

Do not touch a hot muffler, gear housing or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time.

• SHARP BLADE

WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment shield. To prevent serious injury, do not touch line cutting blade.

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