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.
WARNING
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.
○ Never place the machine on the ground when running.
○ Always carry a fi rst-aid kit when operating any power equipment.
○ Never start or run the engine inside a closed room
or building and/
or near the infl ammable liquid. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Maintenance safety
○ Maintain the unit/machine according to recommended
procedures.
○ Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
○ Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments.
○ Use only genuine Tanaka replacement parts as recommended by
the manufacturer.
Transport and storage
○ Carry the unit/machine by hand with the engine stopped and the
muffl er away from your body.
○ Allow the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank, and secure the unit/
machine before storing or transporting in a vehicle.
○ 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 out of the reach of children.
○ Clean and maintenance the unit carefully and store it in a dry
place.
○ Make sure
engine switch is off when transporting or storing.
○ When transporting in a vehicle or storage, cover blade with blade
cover.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, take care and
use common sense. Contact your Tanaka dealer if you need assistance.
Pay special attention to statements preceded
by the following words:
WARNING
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of
life, if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage, if
instructions are not followed.
NOTE
Helpful information for correct function and use.
CAUTION
Do not disassemble the recoil starter. you may get a
possibility of
personal injury with recoil spring.
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