Safety (continued)
•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.
•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.
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
•Lock up and store the cutting blade in an appropriate area to protect the blade from unauthorized use or damage.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
•Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
•Allow the engine to cool before storing or transport- ing. Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
•Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach of children.
•Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions.
•Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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:
CANADA:
• 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.
• PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 5 to 7 times.
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