RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

or appliance with wet hands.

12.USE APPLIANCE CORRECTLY - Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER - Sweeping refers to tilting string head to sweep away debris from walkways, etc. Your trimmer is a powerful tool and small stones or other such debris may be hurled 50 feet or more, causing injury or damage to nearby property such as automobiles, homes and windows. Inspect area before starting the appliance to remove debris and other objects that can cause damage during operation. To reduce the risk of disconnection of appliance cord from the extension cord during operation, use the cord retention hook provided in this manual.

13.DO NOT USE ACCESSORIES or attachments except as recommended and provided by Troy-Bilt. Do not use any type of wire or metal cutting line.

14.DO NOT OVERREACH - Keep firm footing and balance at all times.

15.AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Do not carry plugged in trimmer with your finger on the trigger.

16.DISCONNECT trimmer from power supply when not in use and before servicing string head.

17.STORE idle trimmer indoors. Appliance should be stored in a dry, high or locked up place - out of the reach of children.

18.Don’t grasp the exposed cutting edges when picking up or holding the appliance.

19.Don’t force appliance - it will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

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