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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SYMBOL MEANING
• 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.
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.
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
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 BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially
children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the
operating area.
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER
CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting
attachment shield in place. Keep away from the
rotating cutting attachment.
• 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.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
• OIL
Refer to operator’s manual for the proper type of oil.
• SHARP BLADE
WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment
shield. To prevent serious injury, do not touch the
line cutting blade.
• CHOKE CONTROL
1. • FULL choke position
2. • PARTIAL choke position
3. • RUN choke position
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used
in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• BRUSHCUTTERS • REPLACE DULL BLADE
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.
• TRIMMER/ BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY
WARNING: Thrown objects and rotating cutter can
cause severe injury. Keep bystanders, especially
children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m)
away from the cutting area. The cutting
attachment shield must be used when using the
trimmer cutting attachment.
• 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 attempting further operations. Do
not operate unit with a bent, cracked or dull blade. Discard
blades that are bent, warped, cracked or broken.
• 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 may incur. Use
the cutting blade only for the purpose described in this
manual.
• Stop the engine 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.
After Use
• Clean cutting blades with a household cleaner to remove any
gum buildup. Oil the blade with machine oil to prevent rust.
• 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 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.
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