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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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SYMBOL MEANING
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety
warning can result in serious personal
injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety
warning can result in serious personal
injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire and personal injury
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger,
warning or caution. Special attention is
required in order to avoid serious personal
injury. May be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions
vital to the operation or maintenance of
the equipment.
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, and personal injury.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •
The purpose of safety symbols is to 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.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
• Read the instructions carefully. Follow all
instructions when assembling and using this kit with
your unit.
• Clear the area before each use. Remove all objects
like rocks, broken glass, nails, wire or string which
can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting
attachment.
• Keep all bystanders, especially pets and children,
outside a 15 m. (50 ft.) radius, at a minimum.
Bystanders should also be encouraged to wear eye
protection. If you are approached, stop the engine
and cutting attachment immediately.
WHILE OPERATING
•Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards, and
ear/hearing protection when operating this unit.
Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
Long sleeve shirts are recommended.
•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.
• The cutting attachment shield must always be in
place while operating the unit as a trimmer. Do not
operate unit without both trimming lines extended,
and the proper line installed. Do not extend the
trimming line beyond the length of the shield.
• Read and follow the operator’s manual that details
the unit where this kit will be used.
• Adjust the J-handle to provide the best grip.
• Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact
with anything before starting the unit.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
• 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.