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WARNING
WARNING
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing 
and balance at all times. Special care 
must be taken in slippery conditions (wet 
ground, snow) and in difficult, overgrown 
terrain. Watch for hidden obstacles such 
as tree stumps, roots and ditches to 
avoid stumbling. For better footing, clear 
away fallen branches, scrub and 
cuttings. Be extremely cautious when 
working on slopes or uneven ground.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of 
control, never work on a ladder, in a tree 
or any other insecure support. Never 
hold the machine above shoulder 
height.
Working Conditions
Operate and start your power tool only 
outdoors in a well ventilated area. 
Operate it under good visibility and 
daylight conditions only. Work carefully.
WARNING
WARNING
If the vegetation being cut or the 
surrounding ground is coated with a 
chemical substance (such as an active 
pesticide or herbicide), read and follow 
the instructions and warnings that 
accompanied the substance at issue.
WARNING
Inhalation of certain dusts, especially 
organic dusts such as mold or pollen, 
can cause susceptible persons to have 
an allergic or asthmatic reaction. 
Substantial or repeated inhalation of 
dust and other airborne contaminants, in 
particular those with a smaller particle 
size, may cause respiratory or other 
illnesses. Control dust at the source 
where possible. Use good work 
practices, such as operating the unit so 
that the wind or operating process 
directs any dust raised by the power tool 
away from the operator. Follow the 
recommendations of 
EPA/OSHA/NIOSH and occupational 
and trade associations with respect to 
dust ("particulate matter"). When the 
inhalation of dust cannot be 
substantially controlled, i.e., kept at or 
near the ambient (background) level, the 
operator and any bystanders should 
wear a respirator approved by 
NIOSH/MSHA for the type of dust 
encountered.
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Do not operate your power tool using the 
starting throttle lock or with the choke 
lever engaged, as you do not have 
control of the engine speed.
In the event of an emergency, switch off 
the engine immediately ā move the stop 
switch to 0 or STOP.
WARNING
The cutter blades continue to move for a 
short period after the throttle trigger is 
released (flywheel effect).
Accelerating the engine while the blades 
are blocked increases the load and will 
cause the clutch to slip continuously. 
This may result in overheating and 
damage to important components (e.g. 
clutch, polymer housing components) ā 
which can then increase the risk of injury 
from the blades moving while the engine 
is idling.
Never attempt to operate 
your power tool with one 
hand. Loss of control of 
the power tool resulting in 
serious or fatal injury may 
result. To reduce the risk 
of cut injuries, keep 
hands and feet away 
from the cutting tool. 
Never touch a moving 
cutting tool with your 
hand or any other part of 
your body.
As soon as the engine is 
running, this product gen-
erates toxic exhaust 
fumes containing chemi-
cals, such as unburned 
hydrocarbons (including 
benzene) and carbon 
monoxide, that are 
known to cause respira-
tory problems, cancer, 
birth defects, or other 
reproductive harm. Some 
of the gases (e.g. carbon 
monoxide) may be color-
less and odorless. To 
reduce the risk of serious 
or fatal injury/illness from 
inhaling toxic fumes, 
never run the machine 
indoors or in poorly venti-
lated locations.