SAFETY & HANDLING
Fuel Safety Continued
• Move at least 3 metres away from the fuelling site before starting the engine.
• Wipe all traces of fuel on the unit before starting the engine.
• Change your clothes before starting the unit if fuel has been spilt on them.
Starting Safety
• Start the engine with feet well away from the cutting head.
• Ensure that the area of starting and operation is clear of sticks, stones, glass, nails, wire, string and debris, which could
be thrown by the cutting head.
Cutting Safety
• Use only in good visibility and favourable weather conditions.
• Keep children, animals and bystanders outside the 15 metre hazard zone. Stop the engine immediately if approached.
• Keep the engine to the right of your body, holding the unit with both hands.
• Keep a firm footing and balance. Do not over reach.
• Keep the cutting head below waist level and do not raise the engine above your shoulder. The cutting head can come
dangerously close to your body.
• Keep your body away from the cutting head and muffler when the unit is running.
• Do not strike objects that may cause harm or damage to the unit.
Maintenance Safety
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before clearing blockages, checking or working on the unit. Clean
carbon from the muffler at exhaust outlet frequently.
• Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and inspect the unit if it begins to vibrate abnormally or if it strikes a foreign
object.
• Use only genuine trimmer line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
• Use only genuine replacement parts.
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