RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WHILE OPERATING
•Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 ft (15 m) away.
•Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards, and ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
•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.
•Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
•Use hedge trimmer properly. Only use this tool for the purpose intended. Use only for trimming the type of shrub, growth, etc., described in the operating instructions.
•Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of injury at a rate for which it was designed.
•Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit towards you.
•Do not overreach, take extra care when working on steep slopes or inclines. Always keep proper footing and balance.
•DO NOT stand on an unstable support. Do not use on a ladder.
•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 blades when they are moving.
•Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to do the job. Do not run the engine at high speed when not in use.
CAUTION: Blades will coast after the powerhead is in the “OFF” position.
•Stop the unit IMMEDIATELY if you feel excessive vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage before continuing. Repair or replace affected parts as necessary.
•Stop and switch the unit to off for maintenance, repair, or for changing
•Maintain hedge trimmer with care. Keep blades sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest performance. Follow maintenance instructions. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluid, gasoline,
•Use only genuine MTD replacement parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your authorized service dealer. Use of any
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
•Allow the unit to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
•Store the unit in a locked up and dry or high and dry place 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.
•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.
•Only qualified personnel should perform any repairs or maintenance procedures that are not described in this manual.
•Check engine mounting bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
•Always stop the engine/motor when operation is delayed or when walking from one location to another.
•Stop the engine/motor for maintenance, repair, to install or remove the blades. The unit must be stopped and the blades no longer moving to avoid injury.
•Always wear heavy gloves when handling, removing, installing or cleaning the blades.
•If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine/motor immediately and check for damage. Have any damage repaired before attempting further operations.
•Inside a building store the machine away from ignition sources. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
•Always refer to the Operator’s Manual instructions for important details if the unit is to be stored for an extended period.
•Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you have the proper tools, and instructions for disassembly and repair of the machine.
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.
• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler, gear housing or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. They remain hot for a short time after the unit is turned off.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.
SYMBOL MEANING
• 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. Use a full face shield when needed.
• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES
MOVING BLADES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY.
Do not put hands on blades when starting the engine or while operating hedge trimmer attachment.
• USE BOTH HANDS
Always use both hands while operating the chain saw. Never use only one hand to operate the saw.
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