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23. Shut the engine off and wait until the spindle comes to a complete stop before cleaning the
discharge area. The spindle continues to rotate for a few seconds after the control lever is
released. Never place any part of the body in the trimmer line area until you are sure the
spindle has stopped rotating.
24. Never operate string trimmer without proper trail shield, discharge cover, control lever or
other safety protective devices in place and working. Never operate string trimmer with
damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
25. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
26. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer. Failure to do
so can result in personal injury.
27. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid
retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you
can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
28. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement.
Contact Customer Support for assistance or the name of the nearest service dealer.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury.
Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not trim on it. For
your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before
operating this machine on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not
trim on it.
Do:
1. Trim across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip.
Tall grass can hide obstacles.
3. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel
you are losing your balance, release the control lever immediately and the spindle will stop
rotating within three (3) seconds.
Do Not:
1. Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you could lose your footing or balance.
2. Do not trim slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge.
3. Do not trim on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are
often attracted to the string trimmer and the trimming activity. They do not understand the
dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the trimming area and under watchful care of a responsible adult other
than the operator.
2. Be alert and turn string trimmer off if a child enters the area.
3. Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children.
4. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the string trimmer.
5. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
6. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children 14 and over
should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and
on the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult.
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