WARNING: Do not cut with a dull, cracked or damaged metal blade. Before
cutting growth, inspect for obstructions such as rocks, metal stakes or strands
of wire from fences. If an obstruction cannot be removed, mark its location so
that you can avoid it with the blade. Wires can catch on the blade head and be
thrown in the air.
WARNING: Do not touch these
types of objects with the blade.
Warning: Before performing any maintenance on this machine, stop the engine
and disconnect the sparkplug.
Before Each Use
• Removedirtanddebrisfromtheproductexterior.
• Inspecttheengine,tankandhosesforpossiblefuelleaksandrepairas
necessary.
• Inspecttheenginecoolingnsforaccumulationofdebrisandcleanas
necessary.
• Inspecttheentiremachinefordamage,looseandmissingcomponentsor
fasteners and repair as necessary.
Cleaning the Product
• Stoptheproductbeforecleaning.
• Cleantheexterioroftheproductwithadampcloth.
• Avoidusingsolventswhencleaningplasticparts.Mostplasticsare
susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be
damaged by their use.
• Scrapedebrisawayfromairintakeventsonbothsidesofthemotorhousing.
Maintenance