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• Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact with
anything before starting the unit.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• 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. See
Starting/Stopping Instructions.
• Use the right tool. Use this tool only for the purpose
intended.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and
balance.
• 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 cutting
attachment while it is rotating.
• Do not touch the engine, gear housing, or muffler. These
parts get extremely hot from operation and remain hot
for a short time after turning the engine 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
while 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 and switch the engine to OFF for maintenance,
repair, or for changing the cutting attachment or other
attachments.
• Use only replacement parts and accessories approved
by the manufacturer for this unit. These are available
from your authorized service dealer. Use of any non
approved 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 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 the unit, with fuel in the tank, 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
SECTION 1: RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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