WARNINGS AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Operator safety
○ Always wear a safety face shield or goggles.
○ Always wear heavy, long pants, boots and
gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short
pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is
above shoulder length.
○ Do not operate this tool when you are tired,
ill or under the infl uence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
○ Never let a child or inexperienced person operate
the machine.
○ Wear hearing protection.
○ Never start or run the engine inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can
kill.
○ Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
○ Keep hands away from cutting equipment.
○ Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting
equipment.
○ When the unit is turned off , make sure the cutting
attachment has stopped before the unit is set
down.
○ When operation is prolonged, take a break from
time to time so that you may avoid possible
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) which is
caused by vibration.
WARNING
● Antivibration systems do not guarantee that
you will not sustain Hand-Arm Vibration
Syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Therefore, continual and regular users
should monitor closely the condition of
their hands and fi ngers. If any symptoms
of the above appear, seek medical advice
immediately.
● If you are using any medical electric/
electronic devices such as a pacemaker,
consult your physician as well as the device
manufacturer prior to operating any power
equipment.
Unit/machine safety
○ Inspect the entire unit/machine before each use.
Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and
make sure all fasteners are in place and securely
tightened.
○ Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or
damaged in any way before using the unit/
machine.
○ Make sure the safety guard is properly attached.
○ Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
○ Use only accessories as recommended for this
unit/machine by the manufacturer.
WARNING
Never modify the unit/machine in any way.
Do not use your unit/machine for any job
except that for which it is intended.
Fuel safety
○ Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are
no sparks or fl ames.
○ Use a container approved for fuel.
○ Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the
unit/machine or while using the unit/machine.
○ Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.
○ Move at least 3 m away from fueling site before
starting engine.
○ Stop engine before removing fuel cap.
○ Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit/
machine. It is recommended that the fuel be
emptied after each use. If fuel is left in the tank,
store so fuel will not leak.
○ Store unit/machine and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open fl ames
from water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
WARNING
Fuel is easy to ignite or get explosion or
inhale fumes, so that pay special attention
when handling or fi lling fuel.
Cutting safety
○ Do not cut any material other than plant hedge.
○ Inspect the area to be cut before each use.
Remove objects which can be thrown or become
entangled.
○ For respiratory protection, wear an aerosol
protection mask when cutting the grass after
insecticide is scattered.
○ Keep others including children, animals,
bystanders and helpers outside the 15 m hazard
zone. Stop the engine immediately if you are
approached.
○ Hold the unit/machine fi rmly with both hands.
○ Keep fi rm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
○ Keep all parts of your body away from the muffl er
and cutting attachment when the engine is
running.
○ Keep cutting tool below shoulder level. NEVER
operate unit from a ladder, while in a tree or from
any unstable support.
○ When relocating to a new work area, be sure to
shut off the machine and ensure that all cutting
attachments are stopped.
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