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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
3 m
OPERATOR SAFETY
WARNING DANGER
USERS RISK INJURY TO THEMSELVES
AND OTHERS IF THE UNIT IS USED
IMPROPERLY, AND/OR SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED.
PROPER CLOTHING AND SAFETY GEAR
MUST BE WORN WHEN OPERATING UNIT.
• Read this Manual carefully. Be sure you
understand how to operate this unit properly
before you use it.
• Wear non-skid sole shoes. Do not wear open-
toed shoes or operate unit while bare footed.
• Wear proper clothing to legs and other
exposed parts of your body.
• Wear eye, breathing and hearing protection
devices.
• Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
• Use caution when handling fuel. The fuel tank
may be under pressure. Always loosen the
fuel cap and wait for pressure to be eqalized
before removing the cap. Put the fuel caps
back tightly on both the fuel can and the fuel
tank. Move at least 3 m from the re-fueling
point and be sure there is no leakage of fuel
from the fuel cap or the fuel system before
starting the engine.
• Wipe any spilled fuel off the unit.
• Operate this petrol engine powered equipment
in a well-ventilated area only.
• Do not operate this unit in closed areas- such
as garages, inside building, sheds, etc.
• Start the unit on the ground with the throttle
lever at start position. Do not start if the pipe
is obstruced by the ground or any other
object.
• Do not start engine on operator’s back.
• Inspect area where this unit will be used.
Remove stones, metal objects and any other
object that could cause injury or damage the
unit.
• Do not use a unit on unstable footings.
• Do not allow other persons or pets in the area
when starting or using the unit.
• Do not point the nozzle in the direction of
people or animals.
• Keep a firm grip on the unit at all times.