RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
•Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Refer to Starting/Stopping Instructions.
•Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose.
•Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
•Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip on both handles 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 rotates.
•Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation, even after the unit is turned off.
•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 the unit, switch the engine to off, and disconnect the spark plug for maintenance or repair.
•Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your authorized service dealer. Use of any unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
•Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may become lodged between the cutting attachment and shield.
•To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark arrestor. Keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
•Never store a fueled unit inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
•Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. 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
• 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, maintenance, and repair information.
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•UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
•ON/OFF STOP CONTROL ON / START / RUN
•ON/OFF STOP CONTROL OFF or STOP
•OIL
Refer to operator’s manual for the proper type of oil.
•CHOKE CONTROL
1.• FULL choke position
2.• PARTIAL choke position
3.• RUN choke position
•SHARP BLADE
WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment shield. To prevent serious injury, do not touch the line cutting blade.
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