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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon, and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and
the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon, and Washington require by law that certain internal com-
bustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective
working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local
authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a
fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor. If it requires replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICEDEALER to install
the Accessory Part #182747 Spark Arrestor.
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.
° SAFETY SYMBOLS •
The purpose of safety symbols isto attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve
your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETYALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warn-
ing or caution. Attention is required in order to
avoid serious personal injury. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will
result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
SYMBOL MEANING
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can
result in injury to yourself and others. Always fol-
low the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may
result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
° IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using the unit, you must follow
the safety rules. Please read these instructions
before operating the unit in order to ensure the
safety of the operator and any bystanders. Please
keep these instructions for later use.
BEFORE OPERATING
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls
and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Children under the age of 15 must not use the unit; teens
may operate the unit with adult guidance.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check
for petrol leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and
secure. Replace cutting attachment parts that are cracked,
chipped or damaged in any way. Make sure the cutting
attachment is properly installed and securely fastened. Be
sure that the cutting attachment shield is properly
attached, and positioned as recommended. Failure to do so
can result in personal injury to the operator and
bystanders, as well as damage to the unit.
• Use only a 2.41 mm (O.095-inch) diameter original equuip-
ment manufacturer replacement line. Never use metal-rein-
forced line, wire, chain or rope. These can break off and
become dangerous projectiles.
• Be aware of risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.
• Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns auto-
matically to the idle position. Make all adjustments or
repairs before using the unit.
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, string and other objects which
may be thrown or become entangled in the cutting attach-
ment. Clear the area of children, bystanders and pets; keep
them outside a 15 m (50-foot) radius, at a minimum. Even
then, they are still at risk from thrown objects. Encourage
bystanders to wear eye protection. If you are approached,
stop the unit immediately.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR PETROL TRIMMERS
WARNING: Petrol is highly flammable and its
vapors can explode if ignited. Follow the ensu-
ing precautions.
• Store petrol only in containers specifically designed and
approved for the storage of such materials.
• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling
the petrol tank. Never remove the petrol tank cap or add
petrol when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit with-
out the petrol cap securely in place. Loosen the petrol tank
cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
• Add petrol in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area where
there are no sparks or flames. Remove the petrol cap slow-
ly, and only after the engine stops. Do not smoke while
fueling or mixing petrol. Wipe up any spilled petrol from
the unit immediately.
• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled petrol. Do not
start the engine until petrol vapors dissipate.
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