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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
■ For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using this product. Follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can
result in serious personal injury.
■ Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
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■ Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
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■ Clear the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become entangled in the
cutting line or blade.
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■ Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this
product.
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■ Wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not
wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, or go barefoot.
Do not wear jewelry of any kind.
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■ Wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not
wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, or go barefoot.
Do not wear jewelry of any kind.
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■ Never operate this unit on the operator's left side.
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■ Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in moving parts.
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■ Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 15 m
(50 ft.) away.
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■ Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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■ Do not operate in poor lighting.
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■ Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure
to hot surfaces.
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■ Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
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■ To avoid hot surfaces, never operate the unit with the
bottom of the engine above waist level.
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■ Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the
unit, these parts get hot from operation.
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■ Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug
wire before making any adjustments or repairs except
for carburetor adjustments.
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■ Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners,
fuel leaks, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.
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■ The string head or blade will rotate during carburetor
adjustments.
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■ It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held
tools may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s
Syndrome in certain individuals. Symptoms may
include tingling, numbness and blanching of the
fingers, usually apparent upon exposure to cold.
Hereditary factors, exposure to cold and dampness,
diet, smoking and work practices are all thought to
contribute to the development of these symptoms. It is
presently unknown what, if any, vibrations or extent of
exposure may contribute to the condition. There are
measures that can be taken by the operator to possibly
reduce the effects of vibration:
a) Keep your body warm in cold weather. When
operating the unit wear gloves to keep the hands
and wrists warm. It is reported that cold weather is a
major factor contributing to Raynaud’s Syndrome.
b) After each period of operation, exercise to increase
blood circulation.
c) Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of
exposure per day.
d) Keep the tool well maintained, fasteners tightened
and worn parts replaced.
If you experience any of the symptoms of this condi-
tion, immediately discontinue use and see your physi-
cian about these symptoms.
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■ Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
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■ Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.
Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m (30 ft. ) away from
refueling site before starting engine.
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■ Stop the engine and allow to cool before refueling or
storing the unit.
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■ Allow the engine to cool; empty the fuel tank and
secure the unit from moving before transporting in a
vehicle.